What is the prediction for the football match between Preston and West Brom?
Our prediction for the Preston–West Brom match is: West Brom to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
West Brom to win (68% confidence); under 2.5 goals (83% confidence); both teams to score: no (50% confidence)
Preston
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Preston scored an average of 0.60 goals and conceded 2.40 per match.
West Brom
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, West Brom scored an average of 1.20 goals and conceded 1.20 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Recent results add context to Double chance: Draw or Away (X2): Preston scored 0.60 and conceded 2.40 per match across 5 covered games; West Brom scored 1.20 and conceded 1.20 across 5.
Players to watch
Across 3 recent recorded appearances, J. Kenny contributed 2 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.12/10 across 3 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, I. Price contributed 2 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.20/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Recent squad-performance signal
Across recent rated squad performances used by Team Intelligence, West Brom records a mean of 6.71/10 versus 5.98/10 for Preston.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists P. Heckingbottom as coach of Preston. The latest recorded formations are Preston in 3-4-2-1 (Oct 17, 2026) and West Brom in 4-1-4-1 (Oct 17, 2026). Across 6 recent matches with possession and shot data, Preston averaged 39.8% possession and 11.8 shots per match (2.5 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 6 matches, West Brom averaged 54.5% possession and 11.8 shots (2.8 on target), a a more balanced possession and shot profile profile. The clearest contrast in this sample is possession share.
This Championship fixture takes place at Deepdale (Preston).
The recent records do not include at least three completed, scored matches both at home and away for Preston, so a reliable home/away effect cannot be assessed.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.