West Brom vs Preston predictions
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Under 2.5 total goals

Seven of the last nine meetings between these teams went below the 2.5-goal line

Three points will be up for grabs as West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End clash at The Hawthorns on New Year's Day. View our free West Brom vs Preston predictions below.

West Brom vs Preston predictions: Spoils to be shared

Key stats

  • Eleven of West Bromwich Albion's last 16 matches ended in stalemates.
  • The spoils were shared in five of Preston North End's last nine games.
  • Five of both teams' last seven respective matches featured goals at both ends.
  • Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of the last nine encounters between theses teams.

Correct score prediction: West Brom 1-1 Preston

With 12 stalemates in 24 league games, West Bromwich Albion have drawn more games than any other team in the Championship this season. They are closely followed by Preston and Queens Park Rangers, who have both drawn 11 of 24 games so far.

West Brom and Preston have been involved in a lot of stalemates in recent months, and considering the reverse fixture of this clash ended in a draw, we believe that the spoils will be shared after 90 minutes.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour West Brom

  • HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
  • DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
  • AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As it stands, West Bromwich Albion are eighth in the Championship with an 8-12-4 win-draw-loss record. They have drawn as many games as they have won and lost combined.

On the other hand, Preston North End are 14th after earning 29 points from 24 league matches. They have had a disappointing 1-5-5 win-draw-loss record away from home this campaign.

With that in mind, West Brom are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds usually have a 54.1% probability of winning.

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We have also established that five of West Brom's last seven games, and five of Preston's and last seven matches featured goals at both ends. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: Preston's struggles set to continue?

West Bromwich Albion are unbeaten in the last four clashes between these outfits (W3, D1). The last time they lost to Preston at The Hawthorns Stadium was in January 2022.

England Championship 30/11/24

Preston

Preston

1
West Brom

West Brom

1

England Championship 04/05/24

West Brom

West Brom

3
Preston

Preston

0

England Championship 30/09/23

Preston

Preston

0
West Brom

West Brom

4

England Championship 29/12/22

West Brom

West Brom

2
Preston

Preston

0

England Championship 05/10/22

Preston

Preston

1
West Brom

West Brom

0

West Brom preview: Eyeing their third consecutive home win

Chris Brunt’s side were without a health challenge in the past couple of weeks, but that changed recently as Malian midfielder Ousmane Diakite picked up an injury in the stalemate with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday.

Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Furlong, Bartley, Heggem, Styles, Molumby, Swift, Fellows, Grant, Johnston & Maja.

England Championship 03/05/25

W

Luton

Luton

3

West Brom

West Brom

5

England Championship 26/04/25

D

Cardiff

Cardiff

0

West Brom

West Brom

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Derby

Derby

3

West Brom

West Brom

1

England Championship 18/04/25

L

Coventry

Coventry

2

West Brom

West Brom

0

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Watford

Watford

1

West Brom

West Brom

2

Preston preview: No new absentees

Paul Heckingbottom will have a full squad to make his selections from as the Lilywhites have no injured or suspended players ahead of this trip.

Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Storey, Whatmough, Hughes, Bowler, Pordarson, McCann, Kesler-Hayden, Keane, Jacobsen & Greenwood.

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

Preston

Preston

2

England Championship 26/04/25

L

Plymouth

Plymouth

2

Preston

Preston

1

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Hull

Hull

2

Preston

Preston

1

England Championship 18/04/25

L

QPR

QPR

2

Preston

Preston

1

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Leeds

Leeds

2

Preston

Preston

1

Player to watch: Josh Maja

West Brom vs Preston predictions
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Only one player has scored more goals than Josh Maja in the Championship this season. However, the Nigerian forward is currently going through a rough patch, as he did not score in his last eight appearances for West Bromwich Albion. He will hope to get back to scoring ways on New Year's Day.


Kelechi is a huge sports fan with over 10 years of betting experience. He has written for a few publications like What Are The Odds, Mighty Tips and Betting Detectives