West Brom vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2025

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when West Brom go up against Preston. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of -163 and we anticipate a return here.

Previous H2H Ended in a 1-1 Draw

West Bromwich Albion drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Baggies recorded six shots on target and had 48% possession, with Karlan Grant scoring the goal.

Preston North End claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-1 triumph against Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale made it back-to-back wins. Paul Heckingbottom's men had 42% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Emil Riis Jakobsen on the scoresheet twice and Sam Greenwood also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

West Brom are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against Preston, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Deepdale. The past 10 H2H games have featured six triumphs for West Brom, two for Preston and two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Preston	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
23	West Brom	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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West Brom have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Chris Brunt's team have averaged 52.0% possession and 5.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Karlan Grant leads the way with 4 goals, with Michael Johnston and Josh Maja getting 2 apiece. Leading assistor is Tom Fellows with 5.

Preston have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Lancashire club have averaged 45.3% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Emil Riis Jakobsen has top scored with 5, while Sam Greenwood, Brad Potts and Milutin Osmajic are next on 2. Jack Whatmough, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Liam Lindsay have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

West Brom confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Darnell Furlong, Kyle Bartley, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Ousmane Diakite, Tom Fellows, Karlan Grant, Michael Johnston, Josh Maja.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Freddie Woodman (GK), Jordan Storey, Jack Whatmough, Liam Lindsay, Josh Bowler, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Alistair McCann, Stefan Thordarson, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen, Sam Greenwood, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

West Brom vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this Championship clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -163.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key West Brom vs Preston league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 WBA games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 WBA games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 WBA games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Preston games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

West Brom 1 - 0 Preston

There are odds of +440 available that West Brom land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

West Brom vs Preston Odds

West Bromwich Albion are the shortest price to win this Championship game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 51% probability due to their -105 betting odds. Preston North End are regarded as the least likely winner at +300.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Championship match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+240

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+162.5

X

+105

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-450

12

-333

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-101

2 Hcp +0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

West Brom vs Preston Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our West Brom vs Preston team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.

West Brom Team Page Preston North End Team Page