West Brom vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
Championship Betting Preview: West Brom vs Preston
West Brom host Preston in this Championship fixture at The Hawthorns, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Lilywhites to Give Baggies a Hard Time
Preston are capable of competing hard against West Brom. On this basis, we’ll wager the away team on the Asian Handicap +0.75 at -127, meaning that our stake is divided between 0.5 and +1.0.
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Teams’ Last Clash Saw 3-1 West Brom Win
West Bromwich Albion lost away from home in their last game. Millwall won 3-0 at The Den. The Baggies had one shot on target and boasted 61% possession.
Preston North End secured a 2-0 home win over Charlton Athletic at Deepdale in their previous game. Paul Heckingbottom's team recorded 56% possession and had three shots on goal, while Thierry Small and Daniel Jebbison found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
West Brom boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Preston. In their last encounter, West Brom enjoyed a 3-1 victory when hosting at The Hawthorns. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Preston |
9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11:7 | 16 |
| 7 |  West Brom |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 9:10 | 14 |
West Brom have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Ryan Mason's side have averaged 54.1% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Isaac Price leads the way with 3 goals, with Tom Fellows and Callum Styles scoring 2 each. Michael Johnston has recorded the most assists with 3.
Preston North End – Last 10 League GamesPreston have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 3.3 shots on goal, 10.2 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Lancashire outfit average 43.4% possession, 3.5 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.
Milutin Osmajic is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Thierry Small and Alfie Devine both have 2. Ben Whiteman has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
West Brom predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Josh Griffiths (GK), George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Chris Mepham, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Samuel Iling, Isaac Price, Mikey Johnston, Josh Maja.
Preston predicted lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Andrija Vukcevic, Harrison Armstrong, Ben Whiteman, Alistair McCann, Thierry Small, Daniel Jebbison, Lewis Dobbin.
West Brom vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for West Brom vs Preston with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re expecting Preston to perform well in this Championship encounter and we’re taking them at -127 on the Asian Handicap. A competitive game could be in store and +0.75 is a value wager.
Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Championship experts sometimes take a data-led approach.
Key West Brom vs Preston league stats:
Preston +0.75 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +480 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Josh Maja (West Brom) is available at -154 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
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Mikey Johnston (West Brom) is available at +350 to score. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
There has been four straight West Brom matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while it has been an average of 7.80 corners in the previous five Preston games. The Total Corners line could be on the high side based on the stats and -141 is available to back.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Preston with the +0.75 Asian Handicap, two or less goals to be registered as well as less than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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West Brom vs Preston Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Think West Brom Most Likely to Win
The latest West Bromwich Albion odds are -135 which leads to them being favourites in this Championship clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 57% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re interested in wagering Preston North End, you can get +370 for the underdog.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then West Brom are +135 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Preston are +375 and the draw is priced at +115.
A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -141 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.
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Isaac Price Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Those interested in favourite Isaac Price to find the net first can get +400, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +180.
West Brom Have Won Past Three H2H The Hawthorns Meetings
West Brom haven’t won any of their past four games at The Hawthorns. The Baggies have clocked up four draws, three victories and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Preston have collected five losses, four draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
When the sides last met at The Hawthorns, West Brom beat Preston 3-1. West Brom have triumphed in five of the previous 6 H2H meetings at The Hawthorns, while Preston have won once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brom Home Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
| Preston Away Stats |
1-4-5 | 2.30 | 0.90 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Championship: 01/01 2025 West Brom 3 Preston 1
- Championship: 30/11 2024 Preston 1 West Brom 1
- Championship: 04/05 2024 West Brom 3 Preston 0
- Championship: 30/09 2023 Preston 0 West Brom 4
- Championship: 29/12 2022 West Brom 2 Preston 0
- Championship: 05/10 2022 Preston 1 West Brom 0
- Championship: 26/01 2022 West Brom 0 Preston 2
- Championship: 18/09 2021 Preston 1 West Brom 1
- Championship: 25/02 2020 West Brom 2 Preston 0
- Championship: 02/12 2019 Preston 0 West Brom 1
West Brom League Stats
Preston League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for West Brom this season are Isaac Price (3), Aune Selland Heggeboe (1), Jed Wallace (1)
- Top Assistors for West Brom this season are Michael Johnston (3), Aune Selland Heggeboe (2), Isaac Price (1)
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West Brom vs Preston Lineups & Team News
Always review the West Brom vs Preston team news before locking in your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with timely injury updates.
West Brom Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Preston Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
West Brom Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Preston Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous West Brom Lineups
Previous Preston Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 27:7 | 19 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12:6 | 18 |
| 3 | Leicester | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 16 |
| 4 | Preston | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11:7 | 16 |
| 5 | Stoke | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:6 | 15 |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:14 | 15 |
| 7 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | 14 |
| 9 | Ipswich | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15:8 | 13 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15:10 | 13 |
| 11 | Watford | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Swansea | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 13 | Charlton | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8:8 | 12 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 12 |
| 15 | Hull | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 16 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8:11 | 12 |
| 17 | Southampton | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11:12 | 11 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14:15 | 10 |
| 19 | Norwich | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:14 | 8 |
| 20 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11:15 | 8 |
| 21 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 22 | Oxford | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wed | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:20 | 6 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3:16 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13:5 | 11 |
| 2 | Preston | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 10 |
| 4 | Watford | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Hull | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 6 | Coventry | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:2 | 8 |
| 7 | Leicester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 8 | QPR | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 10 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 11 | Stoke | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 12 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 13 | Swansea | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 14 | Millwall | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 6 |
| 15 | Southampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 16 | West Brom | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 17 | Bristol City | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 19 | Derby | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:9 | 3 |
| 20 | Oxford | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 21 | Blackburn | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 22 | Sheffield Wed | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1:14 | 1 |
| 23 | Norwich | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4:8 | 0 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 0 |
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