{"id":1443445,"date":"2026-04-16T11:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1443445"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:45:59","slug":"match-preview-preston-vs-west-brom-18-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-preston-vs-west-brom-18-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

West Bromwich Albion<\/a> travel to Deepdale to face Preston North End<\/a> in a Championship<\/a> clash where the historical dominance of the Baggies will be tested against a Preston side punching above their weight this campaign. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday at Deepdale, with both teams seeking a morale-boosting result as the season enters its final stretch. While West Brom have taken the spoils in the vast majority of recent meetings, Preston’s clinical finishing this season suggests this could be a much tighter encounter than the table positions imply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the season’s stats and recent head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Preston vs West Brom. We’re especially confident in Both Teams to Score, given both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities and attacking trends. There’s also value in siding with Preston, who have been more ruthless in front of goal, and in the cards market, with Preston’s disciplinary record standing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(54.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have conceded over 50 goals this season, with Preston keeping just 9 clean sheets and West Brom 11. The last two meetings saw both sides find the net, and attacking stats point to open play from both.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preston North End to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(28.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nPreston have outscored West Brom this season despite fewer shots and less possession, thanks to clinical finishing and strong home support. The value is with the home side, who have a higher goal tally and key attackers in form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preston North End have outperformed expectations, sitting mid-table with a positive goal tally, while West Brom are struggling in the lower reaches despite creating plenty of chances. Recent form sees Preston picking up more points, whereas West Brom have found wins hard to come by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Preston North End<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Bromwich Albion<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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