Preston vs Birmingham Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 21 October 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Preston North End and Birmingham City promises to be a tense encounter as both sides aim to climb the Championship standings. Preston sit in eighth place and have shown consistent form at home, remaining unbeaten in 19 of their last 21 matches on their turf. Meanwhile, Birmingham are in seventeenth position and will be looking to improve their erratic form. The main intrigue lies in whether Preston can maintain their dominant status, or if Birmingham will find a way to surprise the hosts. Given the teams' average scoring rates, the match might not be the most high-scoring affair.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 April 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Birmingham City):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 0;
- fouls: 6 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Preston North End and Birmingham City:
- played 29 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 8, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 36 against 30;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.79, in the 2nd half - 1.48;
- average total goals in the match - 2.28.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Birmingham
Preston North End Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - West Bromwich Albion, away team - Preston North End). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Preston North End are delivering solid performances, particularly on their home turf. The team have avoided defeat in 19 of their last 21 home matches in the Championship-an impressive feat. Over their last five fixtures, the Lilywhites have secured two wins, suffered one loss, and drawn twice, demonstrating a confident style of play with a focus on solid defense and counter-attacking strategies.
Match Results: Preston North End
Birmingham City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Birmingham City, away - Hull City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Birmingham City vs Hull City):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 7;
- shots on target: 8 vs 7.
Birmingham City find themselves in 17th place, struggling to accumulate points. Their away form has been less than stellar, suffering three goalless defeats in five matches this season. The Blues have managed just one win in their last five games, alongside two losses, highlighting an urgent need for changes in their attacking approach. Furthermore, their defense is also under scrutiny, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per match.
Match Results: Birmingham City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 29;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.79;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.52, while the visitors net 0.28.
First-Half Stats: Preston North End (home) vs Birmingham City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 3 (60%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 4 (80%);
- draws: 2 (40%) vs 1 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 0.6 vs 0.8;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 1;
- losses: 2 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.8).
- Birmingham City conceded in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games.
- Birmingham City conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 8, draws - 6.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Birmingham City
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 40% vs 30%;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Preston North End have not lost in 19 of last 21 home games (Championship).
- Birmingham City have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.28;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Birmingham City
- average total in the tournament: 2.1 vs 2.4;
- average total goals scored: 1.2 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.3;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.6 vs 0.7;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.4;
- Birmingham City: average total away in the tournament - 0.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 0.9 (away - 0.6).
- Birmingham City have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 away games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.6; at home field - 3.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 3.67.
Birmingham City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.4, away - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 4.6.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.42 (1.21 for home team and 1.21 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.57 (1.14 for home team and 1.43 for away team).
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.3; at home - 2.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.5.
Birmingham City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5, away - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Birmingham City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 2 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Birmingham City away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Birmingham City away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both sides and their historical head-to-head statistics, a low-scoring game from the visitors seems likely. The trend of few goals being scored makes a bet on Birmingham's individual total under 1.5 goals a logical option for this match. The Blues have struggled away from home, so a 0-1 defeat wouldn't be surprising.
No comments
Betting Tips: Preston North End - Birmingham City
in 19 of last 21 home games (Championship).in 7 of last 8 games.
in 12 of last 13 home games against Birmingham City (Championship).in 17 of last 19 games.in 9 of last 10 home games (Championship).in 12 of last 13 away games against Preston North End (Championship).in 7 of last 8 games.in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
