Preston vs West Brom Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Preston vs West Brom Game Preview

Last place hosts fifth at Deepdale on Saturday, and the Preston vs West Brom betting odds already tell you which way this English Championship matchup leans.

Preston have just four points from 11 games. Graham Alexander, a former Preston player, replaced Paul Heckingbottom on September 28 and now faces his toughest test yet.

West Brom have 20 points from 11 games. Nobody in the division has taken more points from losing positions, which makes them a miserable team to put away.

History backs the visitors, too. West Brom have beaten Preston in 6 of their last 7 meetings in all competitions, and nothing about Preston's slump suggests that trend is about to flip.

Preston vs West Brom Recent Results

Preston are in a deep slump. A heavy defeat at Wrexham last weekend left them with one point from the last 18 available, adrift of safety at the bottom of the standings. Just one win has come in their past 10 outings, and being wasteful in front of goal remains their biggest flaw.

West Brom arrive in far better shape. They rallied from an early two-goal hole to beat Blackburn last time out, and they are hunting another league win at Deepdale. Half of their past 10 outings have ended in victory, with Isaac Price providing the attacking spark down the left.

Preston vs West Brom Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Preston: A. McCann (Injured/out), H. Clarke (Injured/out), L. Gibbs (Injured/out), L. Lindsay (Injured/doubtful), J. Thompson (Suspended), C. Wiley (Unfit)

West Brom: M. Johnston (Injured/out), N. Galves (Injured/out), T. Collyer (Injured/doubtful)

Preston

The big news for the Preston vs West Brom lineups is that Stanley Mills has served his suspension and is available again, slotting in on the right of midfield. Jordan Thompson is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Wrexham, and Preston will check on Liam Lindsay after he took a knock. Johnny Kenny leads the line in a 3-4-2-1.

West Brom

Midfielder Toby Collyer is set to miss the trip to Deepdale after getting hurt against Blackburn, and M. Johnston and N. Galves are also out injured. Aune Heggebø and Ousmane Diakité are both likely to start, with Heggebø partnering J. Morgan up front in a 4-4-2.

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

Preston vs West Brom Key Stats & Game Facts

• West Brom have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 games vs Preston (Championship).
• West Brom have had 7+ corners in 4 of their last 4 games (Championship).
• Johnny Kenny has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Championship).
• Callum Styles has made 4+ tackles in 5 of his last 8 appearances (Championship).
• Léo Leroy has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Championship).

Preston vs West Brom Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Preston vs West Brom prediction is a West Brom win, and it is not especially close. The visitors are the clear favorites at +105 (BetMGM), and the projections have them outscoring Preston while the hosts still sneak one onto the scoreboard. Preston are wasteful in front of goal, they give the ball away too cheaply, and they struggle against skillful players. That is a bad mix against a side whose calling card is coming back from losing positions. Even if Preston strike first, West Brom have the quality to answer.

Best Picks

West Brom to win in the Moneyline market. This is the anchor of our Preston vs West Brom best picks. The projections give West Brom a 50.95% win probability, and a team sitting fifth in the standings visiting the division's last place side lines up as the strongest angle on this card.

Both teams to score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. This is the weaker of the two picks, but the numbers lean the right way, with a projected total of 2.69 goals and both sides projected to score. Preston shoot a lot and play direct, and a West Brom back line prone to individual errors can give them the one goal they need here.

Preston vs West Brom Same Game Parlay

Our Preston vs West Brom same game parlay picks combine Johnny Kenny shots, West Brom corners, a Chris Mepham card and Isaac Price to score.

Johnny Kenny Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. He has hit 3+ shots in each of his past four Championship outings, and Preston's shoot-on-sight style keeps feeding him.

West Brom Over 6.5 in the Total Away Corners market. The Baggies have had 7+ corners in 4 of their last 4 Championship games, and their wide, possession-heavy approach pins teams back.

Chris Mepham in the To Be Shown A Card market. The defender has picked up a booking in three of his past four Championship appearances against Preston, whose long balls and through balls test center backs constantly.

Isaac Price in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has found the net twice across his last three Championship games, and West Brom's love of attacking down the left runs straight through him.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Preston vs West Brom Talking Points

There is a reunion angle here. West Brom head coach James Morrison has warned his squad against complacency, describing teams managed by his former teammate Graham Alexander as disciplined, hard-working and dangerous when reacting to adversity. Alexander, for his part, has spent the week at Euxton drilling togetherness, belief and defensive discipline. The problem is that Preston's issues run deeper than attitude. They struggle to defend through balls and skillful players, and West Brom create danger through individual skill. Morrison is right to be wary, but on paper this is a lopsided matchup.

Preston vs West Brom Predictions FAQs

When is the Preston vs West Brom English Championship game?

The game kicks off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Where is Preston vs West Brom being played?

The game is being played at Deepdale.

Who is expected to start for Preston and West Brom?

Preston are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 with D. Iversen, A. Hughes, J. Storey, O. Offiah, A. Vukcevic, L. Leroy, A. Moran, S. Mills, C. Lang, A. Devine and J. Kenny. West Brom are likely to play a 4-4-2 with M. O'Leary, C. Styles, C. Mepham, G. Campbell, B. Pereira, I. Price, J. Molumby, O. Diakite, R. Nzingoula, A. Heggebo and J. Morgan.

Which players are missing for Preston vs West Brom?

Preston are without A. McCann, H. Clarke and L. Gibbs (injured), C. Wiley (unfit) and J. Thompson (suspended), with L. Lindsay doubtful. West Brom are without M. Johnston and N. Galves (injured) and T. Collyer (doubtful).

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