Birmingham City and Preston North End square off against each other in a low-stakes Championship game, with both sides level on points and stuck mid-table. As they seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Blues come off a 1–1 draw with Hull City and sit 13th, showing inconsistent form (LLLWDLLLWD) and averaging just 0.80 points per game across their last ten outings. They’ve scored only 0.70 goals per match while conceding 1.30, though their home record is slightly stronger (1.40 PPG, 40% win rate). Defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is a doubt.
Preston head into the match with similarly patchy form (DLLLLWDDWL), but their games tend to be more open, averaging 2.80 total goals. The Lilywhites score 1.00 per game but concede 1.80 and have no clean sheets in their last ten. Midfielder Benjamin Whiteman is expected to miss out. Historically, Preston hold the edge with 10 wins in 21 meetings.
As both sides will be with guards down in Wednesday's encounter, we predict a 1-1 draw, alongside Over 1.5 goals and Over 9.5 corners.
This Championship match will be played on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Birmingham City vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Birmingham City 1 - 1 Preston
Birmingham City vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: August Priske @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: August Priske @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Liam Lindsay @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Preston +1.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Preston +2 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -700 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Birmingham to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Birmingham - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferBirmingham City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwdlllwd | 0.80 |
| Home | lwdlw | 1.40 |
| Away | lllld | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.91 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 0.99 | 1.44 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllllwddwl | 0.90 |
| Home | llwdl | 0.80 |
| Away | dlldw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.70 | 1.43 | 1.98 |
Birmingham City vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Birmingham City (24%)
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Preston (48%)
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