Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 1–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Preston are at home to West Brom on 24 October 2026 · 15:00 at Deepdale Stadium (Preston), with Elliot Bell, England as the referee. Our favourites are West Brom (50%). Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Preston vs West Brom: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Preston are 24th with 5 points after 13 matches (1W 2D 10L), whereas West Brom are 4th with 24 points (7W 3D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Preston have scored 0.8 and conceded 2.2 goals per game on average in this competition; West Brom average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Preston: 1W 1D 9L, goals 9–24; West Brom: 6W 2D 3L, goals 15–12.
- Head to head. In their 15 meetings so far, Preston have 2 wins, West Brom have 10 wins and 3 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 11–29.
What to expect
West Brom should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 1–2, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.9%) is the single most probable outcome. We think the teams are evenly matched.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.73), and our probability for it is 54%. We estimate both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 51%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 15; Preston 2 wins, 3 draws, West Brom 10 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.7 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Preston 9–24, West Brom 15–12.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 51%.
- Absent: Preston 7, West Brom 3.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 54%, best available odds 1.73). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Preston are missing: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll, L. Lindsay, C. Wiley. West Brom are without: T. Collyer, N. Galves, M. Johnston. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Preston vs West Brom: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 4.20 | 3.75 | 1.97 |
| Market average | 3.93 | 3.59 | 1.91 |
| Lowest odds | 3.80 | 3.40 | 1.85 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.26 | 74.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.91 | 1.86 | 50.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.98 | 1.92 | 49.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.22 | 3.07 | 30.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.73 | 1.71 | 54.2% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.03 | 45.8% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 24/10/26, 13:58. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 5.8%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Preston 1–1 West Brom, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Preston 24th (5 points), West Brom 4th (24 points).
- Form in the competition: Preston 1W 1D 9L (9:24), West Brom 6W 2D 3L (15:12).
- H2H: 15 matches: Preston 2W 3D 10L, goals 11–29.
- Absences: Preston 7, West Brom 3.
Who will win Preston vs West Brom?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Preston vs West Brom: who is missing
Preston
- H. Clarkeknee injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibbsmuscle injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibsonnot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. McCannhamstring injury · will miss the match
- T. Carrollankle injury · doubtful
- L. Lindsayinjury · doubtful
- C. Wileyinjury · doubtful
West Brom
- T. Collyerinjury · will miss the match
- N. Galvesknee injury · will miss the match
- M. Johnstonbroken leg · will miss the match
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Preston vs West Brom: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 |  Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 |  Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 |  Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 |  Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 |  Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Preston vs West Brom: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Preston vs West Brom?
Our result tip is West Brom to win (odds 1.97), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.73). The safer pick is Draw or West Brom (X2).
Who will win Preston vs West Brom?
Our probabilities: Preston to win 24%, a draw 26%, West Brom to win 50%.
What time and where is kick-off?
24 October 2026, kick-off at 15:00, at Deepdale Stadium, Preston. Referee: Elliot Bell, England.
Who will be missing?
Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll, L. Lindsay, C. Wiley. West Brom: T. Collyer, N. Galves, M. Johnston. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 51% (odds 1.91); under 2.5 goals is at 49% (odds 1.98).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 54% probability (odds 1.73).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.9%); after that come 0–1 (11.3%) and 1–2 (9.5%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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