Preston vs West Brom Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs West Brom

Preston welcome West Brom to Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 April.

There’s an opportunity to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at odds of -132. This looks like an attractive bet, with Preston and West Brom set to play out a low-scoring contest.

Preston North End won their last game. It was on their travels where Charlton Athletic were beaten 2-1 at The Valley. The Lancashire team enjoyed 55% possession and had five shots on target, while Lewis Dobbin and Brad Potts scored one goal apiece.

West Bromwich Albion played Millwall at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns. The Baggies had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 60% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

West Brom have claimed consecutive victories over Preston, achieving both wins when hosting at The Hawthorns by scorelines of 2-1 and 3-1. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include six West Brom triumphs, two draws and two Preston wins.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Preston	42	14	15	13	50	53	-3	50:53	57
21	West Brom	42	11	13	18	42	56	-14	42:56	46

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Preston have had 48.6% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.0 corners.

The three top scorers are Brad Potts, Alfie Devine and Milutin Osmajic, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Lewis Dobbin is the leading assists maker with 3.

West Brom have 2 victories, 2 defeats and 6 draws, with an average of 13.7 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Black Country outfit average 53.3% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 2.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

George Campbell has landed 3 goals, Josh Maja 2, with Aune Selland Heggeboe and two others scoring 1. Callum Styles, Jed Wallace and Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Preston predicted lineup (4-4-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Brad Potts, Ben Whiteman, Andy Moran, Alfie Devine, Daniel Jebbison, Lewis Dobbin.

West Brom predicted lineup (4-4-2): Max O'Leary (GK), Daniel Imray, Nathaniel Phillips, George Campbell, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Ousmane Diakité, Isaac Price, Josh Maja, Aune Heggebö.

Preston vs West Brom Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Preston vs West Brom betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 for this Championship encounter. This wager gives us the opportunity to land odds of -132 and we feel confident of securing a return.

The latest Championship injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Preston vs West Brom league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Preston games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 WBA games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 WBA games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 WBA games on the road.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 1 West Brom

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +450. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alfie Devine to Score +370

Alfie Devine (Preston) has managed two goals in his past five Championship matches. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +370 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Alfie Devine Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+900

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

There’s been a corner average of 11.90 in the past ten home games involving Preston, with the previous five West Brom away matches averaging 10.40. The number of corners could be bigger than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

10.00 4.00 6.00

Home

11.90 4.90 7.00

Away

9.50 3.30 6.20

West Brom

Total

9.20 5.50 3.70

Home

8.60 5.90 2.70

Away

9.30 4.30 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-127

West Brom Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+650

2

-133

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Preston vs West Brom Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

West Bromwich Albion are regarded as having a 47% chance of winning this Championship clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +115. Preston North End are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +235.

If you fancy West Brom to win, then the -120 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Preston and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+225

2

+115

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+112

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-333

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+130

2

-192

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-110

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-100

Those interested in Milutin Osmajic to find the net anytime can get +230, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +550.

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Karlan Grant (West Brom)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Aune Heggebø (West Brom)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Isaac Price (West Brom)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Josh Maja (West Brom)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Daryl Dike (West Brom)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Alfie Devine (Preston)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Milos Lukovic (Preston)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Callum Lang (Preston)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Alex Mowatt (West Brom)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Jayson Molumby (West Brom)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Andrew Moran (Preston)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Callum Styles (West Brom)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Preston have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

West Brom haven’t been beaten in three straight games away from home. The Baggies have recorded five defeats, four draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The most recent Deepdale meeting saw Preston draw 1-1 with West Brom. The previous 5 H2H games at Deepdale have ended in two West Brom victories, two draws and one Preston win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Preston Home Stats		3-2-5	2.50	1.10	1.40	5	5	4	6
West Brom Away Stats		1-4-5	1.60	0.50	1.10	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Preston vs West Brom Lineups & Team News

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