West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End

• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: The Hawthorns

Match Prediction: West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Preston North End

West Bromwich Albion's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five matches. They will look to exploit their home advantage against Preston North End, who have shown resilience with two wins and three draws in their recent outings.

West Brom's attacking play might be disjointed due to their fluctuating results, but they could find openings against a Preston side that doesn’t always convince.

Preston have been solid defensively, conceding only four goals in their last five matches. Their ability to grind out results could pose a challenge for West Brom, who have struggled to score consistently. The match might hinge on Preston's ability to maintain their defensive structure while looking to capitalise on counter-attacks.

West Bromwich Albion's recent form has been patchy, with a single victory against Norwich City amidst four other results that included three losses. This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against Preston.

Their home form has been particularly concerning, with a draw and a loss in their last two home games, suggesting they might struggle to assert dominance at The Hawthorns.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Millwall (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (H)

Preston have shown a commendable level of consistency, securing two wins and three draws in their recent matches. Their defensive solidity, conceding just four goals, indicates they could frustrate West Brom's attack.

This form suggests Preston are well-placed to secure at least a point, if not more, against a West Brom side that has been struggling for consistency.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Hull City (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Bristol City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Derby County (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Middlesbrough (H)

West Brom have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Preston, winning four of their last five meetings. The most recent match saw West Brom triumph 3-1 at home, while they also secured a convincing 4-0 victory away in September 2023. However, Preston managed to hold West Brom to a draw in their last game at Deepdale, suggesting they can compete despite the historical disadvantage.

• West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Preston North End (01 Jan 2025)

• Preston North End 1-1 West Bromwich Albion (30 Nov 2024)

• West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Preston North End (04 May 2024)

• Preston North End 0-4 West Bromwich Albion (30 Sep 2023)

• West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Preston North End (29 Dec 2022)

• Josh Maja (Calf) - Doubt
• Daryl Dike (Thigh) - Doubt
• Alex Williams (Ankle) - Doubt
• Karlan Grant (Leg) - Doubt
• Charlie Taylor (Knock) - Doubt
• Tammer Bany (Muscle) - Doubt

• Will Keane (Calf) - Doubt

• Robbie Brady (Calf) - Doubt

• Jordan Thompson (Ankle) - Doubt

• Josh Seary (Knee) - Doubt

• Pol Valentin (Muscle) - Doubt

• Brad Potts (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Griffiths, Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Styles, Johnston, Molumby, Collyer, Price, Wallace, Heggebø

West Bromwich Albion's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of players like Johnston and Wallace to unlock Preston's defence. Their defence will be spearheaded by Phillips and Mepham.

• Predicted lineup: Iversen, Storey, Gibson, Hughes, Small, McCann, Whiteman, Armstrong, Vukcevic, Dobbin, Jebbison

Preston's predicted lineup indicates a strategy centered around a strong defensive unit, with Hughes and Gibson pivotal in thwarting West Brom's attacks. Their midfield, led by Whiteman and McCann, will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo and launching effective counter-attacks.

• Jed Wallace vs Ali McCann: This duel will see West Brom's forward Wallace looking to find spaces against Preston's midfielder McCann.

• Aune Heggebø vs Lewis Gibson: Heggebø, a key forward for West Brom, will need to outplay Preston's Gibson to seek out a goal or two.

• Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion): Molumby, a vital part of West Brom's midfield, will be crucial in providing the link between defence and attack.

• Jordan Storey (Preston North End): Storey's role in Preston's defence will be essential in neutralising West Brom's attacking threats.

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