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Preston v West Brom Stats

Data last updated: Fri 23 Oct 2026, 12:35 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

West Brom arrive at Deepdale on a seven-match unbeaten run, carrying the weight of a challenging season but showing resilience under James Morrison. Preston seek to push into the Championship's top half but have struggled for consistency, winning only three of their last 17 games. West Brom's technical control and possession-based style contrasts with Preston's direct, counter-attacking approach. The visitors' unbeaten streak and dominant recent head-to-head record against Preston set the stage for a tense encounter where West Brom aim to extend their run despite a lack of ruthless finishing.

BT4Y best bet

West Brom to Win

  • West Brom are unbeaten in their last 7 matches and have won 5 of the last 6 meetings against Preston.
  • Preston have won just 3 of their last 17 games, showing inconsistency.
  • West Brom average 13.6 shots per game, higher than Preston's 10.7, indicating territorial control.
  • Preston's defensive vulnerability at set pieces contrasts with West Brom's strength in dead-ball situations.
  • West Brom have drawn their last three Championship games, highlighting a struggle to convert control into wins.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

West Brom's seven-match unbeaten streak and dominant head-to-head record against Preston support the pick despite a short price. Their higher shot volume and possession control suggest they can dictate play, while Preston's defensive frailties and inconsistency add to West Brom's edge. However, the current are short with an 80% implied chance exceeding the model's 70% estimate, indicating a price-sensitive selection. Reduced staking or waiting for improvement is advised unless stronger late data or team news emerges.

Unbeaten Streak7 matches
Strong positive
Head-to-Head control5 wins in last 6
Strong positive
Shot Volume13.6 per game vs 10.7
Positive
Defensive Vulnerability of PrestonWeak at set pieces
Positive
Price Sensitivity67.4% model chance vs 52.4% implied (+15 pts)
Negative

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

West Brom's solid defensive foundation and superior technical control make them the likely winners at Deepdale. Their unbeaten run and historical control over Preston provide a strong tactical and data-backed rationale for victory, despite their recent struggles to convert chances into goals.

Main risk

Albion create significant shooting opportunities but have struggled to convert them into a clinical goal tally.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Tactical control and defensive resilience

“West Brom's ability to control possession and maintain defensive solidity under pressure gives them the edge in this fixture, even if their finishing has lacked ruthlessness recently.”

Key Data Signals

West Brom to Win evidence

West Brom are unbeaten in their last 7 matches and have won 5 of the last 6 meetings against Preston.

Preston have won just 3 of their last 17 games, showing inconsistency.

West Brom average 13.6 shots per game, higher than Preston's 10.7, indicating territorial control.

Preston's defensive vulnerability at set pieces contrasts with West Brom's strength in dead-ball situations.

What To Watch In The Data

West Brom to Win notes

  • Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.5, with West Brom winning most encounters.
  • West Brom's recent matches have featured a moderate goal tempo, with a 40% Over 2.5 Goals rate, suggesting a balanced game with chances for both sides but not an overly high-scoring affair.
  • This trend supports a competitive match with goal opportunities but controlled scoring.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Preston0.6
Avg goals scored
West Brom1.2
Preston2.4
Avg goals conceded
West Brom1.2
Preston40%
BTTS rate
West Brom60%
Preston60%
Over 2.5 goals
West Brom40%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 58% · edge +8.9 pts
1.73
Check odds @ 1.73
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 71%
1.28
Check odds @ 1.28
Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 35%
3.2
Check odds @ 3.2
BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
2
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Both teams have shown contrasting scoring patterns: Preston averages 0.6 goals per game with a 40% BTTS rate, while West Brom averages 1.2 goals with a 60% BTTS rate. The tactical setup suggests a match with scoring opportunities for both sides, especially given Preston's vulnerability at set pieces and West Brom's attacking volume, supporting a moderate expectation of goals and BTTS.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickWest Brom to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
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West Brom Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.52
Check odds @ 1.52
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.73
Check odds @ 1.73
Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 75%
1.3
Check odds @ 1.3
Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
The 67.4% for West Brom to Win sits against roughly 52.4% implied by the current price (+15 pts). West Brom have the stronger recent points return, taking 7 points from the sample compared with 1 for Preston. Preston find the net regularly at home but remain defensively vulnerable.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Preston

LLLDL
Last 50W 1D 4L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 8L
17 Oct 2026A Wrexham1-4
13 Oct 2026A Birmingham0-4
10 Oct 2026H Millwall0-1
19 Sep 2026A QPR2-2
12 Sep 2026H Lincoln0-1

West Brom

WWLLD
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 2D 3L
17 Oct 2026H Blackburn3-2
13 Oct 2026A Wrexham2-1
10 Oct 2026H Birmingham0-1
20 Sep 2026A Wolves0-1
12 Sep 2026H QPR1-1
Market aligned with main pickWest Brom to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts
1.91
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West Brom Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.52
Check odds @ 1.52
Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 84%
1.25
Check odds @ 1.25
West Brom's recent form is strong, with 7 points from their last matches and a seven-game unbeaten streak, contrasting with Preston's struggles, having secured only 1 point recently. West Brom's ability to avoid defeat and maintain consistency underpins in their winning chances, while Preston's inconsistency and defensive issues reduce their reliability in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Preston Over 2.5
40%West Brom Over 2.5
2.5H2H avg goals
Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.5, with West Brom winning most encounters. West Brom's recent matches have featured a moderate goal tempo, with a 40% Over 2.5 Goals rate, suggesting a balanced game with chances for both sides but not an overly high-scoring affair. This trend supports a competitive match with goal opportunities but controlled scoring.

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