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.
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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
West Brom
England Championship 04/05/24
West Brom
Preston
England Championship 30/09/23
Preston
West Brom
England Championship 29/12/22
West Brom
Preston
England Championship 05/10/22
Preston
West Brom
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
3
West Brom
5
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Cardiff
0
West Brom
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Derby
3
West Brom
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Coventry
2
West Brom
0
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Watford
1
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
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Player to watch: Josh Maja
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.