Preston vs West Brom prediction, lineups, bet builder tips and betting odds. Team news and betting angles ahead of Saturday's Championship showdown.
Preston vs West Brom Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Preston, Deepdale |
Bottom of the table hosts a top-six side at Deepdale on Saturday, as Preston vs West Brom pits the Championship's basement club against one of the division's sharper outfits.
Graham Alexander is back in the Deepdale dugout, yet Preston remain rooted to the bottom with just four points. The former club captain needs a reaction, and fast.
West Brom sit fifth in the table. James Morrison's side are chasing a third straight league win, though the head coach has warned against complacency and expects a fierce reaction from Preston.
The head-to-head makes grim reading for the hosts. West Brom have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Preston in all competitions, and the betting odds back it.
Preston vs West Brom Form
Preston have won just once in their last ten outings, and last weekend's 4-1 defeat away at Wrexham summed up the malaise. Bottom of the table and adrift of safety, they take plenty of shots but struggle badly to finish them. Johnny Kenny leads the line and is their most willing shooter.
West Brom have five wins from their last ten games, and last weekend's 3-2 comeback against Blackburn after trailing early showed their character. Coming back from losing positions is their standout strength, while Isaac Price brings the cutting edge from the left of midfield and Aune Heggebø offers a focal point up top.
Preston vs West Brom Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Preston: A. McCann (Injured/out), Harry Clarke (Injured/out), L. Gibbs (Injured/out), Liam Lindsay (Injured/doubtful), Jordan Thompson (Suspended), C. Wiley (Unfit)
West Brom: M. Johnston (Injured/out), N. Galves (Injured/out), Toby Collyer (Injured/doubtful)
Preston
Stanley Mills has served his suspension and slots into the probable XI on the right of a 3-4-2-1. Jordan Thompson is banned after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season against Wrexham, while Preston will check on Liam Lindsay after he picked up a knock. Harry Clarke is also sidelined.
West Brom
Midfielder Toby Collyer is set to miss the trip to Deepdale after suffering an injury against Blackburn. Aune Heggebø and Ousmane Diakité are both likely to start, with a probable 4-4-2 rounding out the West Brom side of the Preston vs West Brom lineups.
Preston vs West Brom Predicted Lineup
Preston
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Iversen; A. Hughes, J. Storey, O. Offiah; A. Vukcevic, L. Leroy, A. Moran, S. Mills; C. Lang, A. Devine; J. Kenny
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. O'Leary; B. Pereira, C. Mepham, G. Campbell, C. Styles; R. Nzingoula, J. Molumby, O. Diakité, I. Price; A. Heggebø, J. Morgan
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Preston vs West Brom Key Stats & Match Facts
West Brom have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 Championship matches against Preston.
West Brom have had 16+ shots in 5 out of 8 Championship matches against Preston.
West Brom have had 5+ shots on target in 6 out of 8 Championship matches against Preston.
Isaac Price has attempted 2+ shots in 5 of his last 5 Championship appearances.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 6 of Preston's last 10 Championship matches.
Preston vs West Brom Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: West Brom to win in a game with goals in it. The away side are 1/1 with QuinnBet, and that looks about right against a Preston team who cannot finish what they create and struggle to defend through balls and wide attacks. Preston are out at 3/1 with Spreadex, which tells you how the hosts are viewed. That is our Preston vs West Brom prediction, and we are not overthinking it.
Best Bets
West Brom to win in the Win Market. They are the model's favourites away at a Preston side sitting bottom of the table. It heads our Preston vs West Brom best bets for good reason, with West Brom carrying a 51% win probability, more than double the hosts' figure. The away win also grades out as a four-star value play, which is exactly what you want from a favourite.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a little under three goals in this one. The projected total sits at 2.69 goals, which leans the right side of the line. Add in that West Brom have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings in all competitions, and the hosts' shot-happy style should keep the goalmouth busy at both ends.
Preston vs West Brom Bet Builder
Our Preston vs West Brom bet builder tips combine Johnny Kenny shots, West Brom corners, a Chris Mepham card and an Isaac Price goal in one four-leg punt.
Johnny Kenny over 2.5 shots. The Preston striker has fired 3+ shots in each of his last four Championship outings, and his side love a pop from distance.
West Brom over 6.5 away corners. The Baggies have won 7+ corners four matches running in the Championship, and their wide, possession-based approach keeps the flag busy.
Chris Mepham to be shown a card. The centre-back has picked up a booking three times in his past four Championship meetings with Preston, and an aggressive home side will test his discipline.
Isaac Price anytime goalscorer. He has found the net twice in his last three Championship appearances and gives West Brom their sharpest threat from the left of midfield.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 50/1 and is as short as 50/1 elsewhere.
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Preston vs West Brom Talking Points
The big question is whether Graham Alexander can spark anything. He made nearly 400 appearances for Preston as a player, so nobody knows the club better, but his side remain wasteful in front of goal and vulnerable to through balls. West Brom, meanwhile, have taken a division-high 10 points from losing positions, so even an early Preston goal is no cause for comfort. James Morrison has spoken about balancing defensive resilience with the confidence to play on the front foot away from home, and if the Baggies strike that balance, any stubborn resistance from the hosts will not last long.
Preston vs West Brom Predictions FAQs
When is the Preston vs West Brom English Championship game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Preston vs West Brom being played?
The match is being played at Deepdale.
What competition is Preston vs West Brom in?
Preston vs West Brom is in the English Championship, 2026/2027 season.
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