Birmingham vs Preston Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 April 2026
🔊 Birmingham, currently sitting 14th in the standings, are set to face Preston, who are positioned just two spots below. Both teams have struggled with consistency in recent matches, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this upcoming clash. Observing their recent performances, it's clear that neither team has quite found their rhythm. However, with only three rounds left in the season, time is running out for adjustments.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Preston North End):
- ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Birmingham City and Preston North End:
- played 30 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 15, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 31 against 36;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.8, in the 2nd half - 1.43;
- average total goals in the match - 2.23.
Head-to-head statistics Birmingham - Preston

Birmingham City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Hull City, away team - Birmingham City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Birmingham City vs Hull City):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Birmingham City have shown inconsistent form in recent matches, securing just one win in their last five games. Their defense concedes approximately 1.3 goals per game, while their attack struggles as well, averaging only 0.7 goals over the last ten fixtures. At home, the team often adopts a defensive strategy, resulting in low-scoring outcomes.
Match Results: Birmingham City

Preston North End Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Preston North End, away - West Bromwich Albion). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Preston North End sit slightly lower in the standings and have been inconsistent recently, with two wins, three draws, and five losses in their last ten matches. They concede an average of 1.8 goals per game, highlighting defensive issues. Nevertheless, the team strives to play aggressively up front, despite a low conversion rate.
Match Results: Preston North End
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 30;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 0.8;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.3, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Birmingham City (home) vs Preston North End (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- wins: 9 (42.86%) vs 7 (33.33%);
- losses: 3 (14.29%) vs 8 (38.1%);
- draws: 9 (42.86%) vs 6 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.43;
- Average goals conceded: 0.48 vs 0.81.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1).
- Preston North End conceded in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 15, draws - 6.
Statistics: Birmingham City vs Preston North End
- matches played in the tournament: 43 vs 43;
- wins: 15 vs 14;
- win percentage: 35% vs 33%;
- losses: 16 vs 14;
- draws: 12 vs 15.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Preston North End won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games against Birmingham City (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.03, the guests - 1.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.23;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Birmingham City vs Preston North End
- average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 2.44;
- average total goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.16;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.65 vs 0.6;
- Birmingham City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Preston North End: average total away in the tournament - 1.1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 1) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Birmingham City have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 games against Preston North End (Championship).
- Birmingham City have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 home games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Birmingham City vs Preston North End
- number of matches played in the tournament: 43 vs 43;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 23 vs 24;
- number of BTTS matches for Birmingham City at home - 13 (62%);
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 12 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Birmingham City at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (80/516, 15.5%);
- Birmingham City at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (6/21, 28.6%);
- Preston North End away most often play: 1:1 (5/21, 23.8%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.36% (odds 6.5)
1:1 - 11.1% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.91% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current trends and statistics of both teams, a low-scoring match is anticipated. Birmingham City often play cautiously at home, resulting in under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches. Coupled with the modest attacking prowess of their opponents, this suggests a high likelihood of a low-scoring affair.