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Preston welcome West Brom on 24 October 2026 · 15:00 at Deepdale Stadium (Preston), and the referee is Elliot Bell, England. West Brom (50%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Preston win, a draw. Half lost (half the stake back): Preston lose by 1. Loses: Preston lose by 2 or more.
Preston vs West Brom: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Preston lie 24th, having collected 5 points after 14 matches (1W 2D 11L); West Brom lie 6th, having collected 25 points (7W 4D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Preston average 0.8 goals for and 2.2 against, compared with 1.4 for and 1.1 against for West Brom.
- Form in the competition. Preston: 1W 1D 9L, goals 9–24; West Brom: 6W 2D 3L, goals 15–12.
- Head to head. In 15 previous meetings, Preston have taken 2 wins to West Brom's 10 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 11–29.
What to expect
In our view West Brom hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.9%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.73), which we give a 54% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 54%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 51%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 15; Preston 2 wins, 3 draws, West Brom 10 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.7 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Preston 9–24, West Brom 15–12.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.
- Unavailable: Preston 7, West Brom 3.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 51%, top price 1.91). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll, L. Lindsay, C. Wiley. West Brom will be without: T. Collyer, N. Galves, M. Johnston. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Preston vs West Brom: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 4.20 | 3.75 | 1.97 |
| Market average | 3.93 | 3.59 | 1.91 |
| Lowest odds | 3.80 | 3.40 | 1.85 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.26 | 74.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.91 | 1.86 | 50.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.98 | 1.92 | 49.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.22 | 3.07 | 30.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.73 | 1.71 | 54.2% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.03 | 45.8% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 13:58. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Preston 1–1 West Brom, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Preston 24th (5 points), West Brom 6th (25 points).
- Form in the competition: Preston 1W 1D 9L (9:24), West Brom 6W 2D 3L (15:12).
- H2H: 15 matches: Preston 2W 3D 10L, goals 11–29.
- Absences: Preston 7, West Brom 3.
Who will win Preston vs West Brom?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Preston vs West Brom: injuries and missing players
Preston
- H. Clarkeknee injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibbsmuscle injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibsonnot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. McCannhamstring injury · will miss the match
- T. Carrollankle injury · doubtful
- L. Lindsayinjury · doubtful
- C. Wileyinjury · doubtful
West Brom
- T. Collyerinjury · will miss the match
- N. Galvesknee injury · will miss the match
- M. Johnstonbroken leg · will miss the match
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 2 |  Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 3 |  Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 4 |  Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 5 |  Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 6 | West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 24 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 |  Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 |  Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 |  QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 |  Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 |  Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 |  Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 |  Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 18 |  Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 |  Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 |  Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 |  Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 |  Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
Recent matches
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Preston vs West Brom?
Preston +0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.75); Both teams to score (1.73).
Who will win Preston vs West Brom?
Our estimate gives Preston a 24% chance of winning, the draw 26% and West Brom 50%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Deepdale Stadium, Preston. Referee: Elliot Bell, England.
Who will be missing?
Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll, L. Lindsay, C. Wiley. West Brom: T. Collyer, N. Galves, M. Johnston. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.91) and under 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 1.98).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 54% (odds 1.73).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.9%), then 0–1 (11.3%) and 1–2 (9.5%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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