Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.70 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.70Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBirmingham to win ✓60% · @1.60
Double chanceBirmingham or draw ✓83% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.97
Birmingham vs Preston preview and prediction
The match
Preston travel to St. Andrew's Stadium in the Championship on Tuesday 13 October (20:00 WAT) to face Birmingham. Birmingham are 1st with 29 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Preston sit 24th on 8 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Birmingham's last 5: WDWLD Most recently they beat West Brom 1–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Preston's last 5: LDLLW Most recently they lost to Millwall 0–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Birmingham arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 April 2026, finished Birmingham 2–1 Preston.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Birmingham and 0.9 for Preston. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.70. Predicted score: Birmingham 1–1 Preston. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Birmingham60%fair 1.67 · @1.60
Draw23%fair 4.34 · @4.00
Preston17%fair 5.80 · @4.80
2.67Expected goals
1.81Birmingham xG
0.86Preston xG
59%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Birmingham 1.8 – 0.9 Preston expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Birmingham vs Preston?
On our numbers Birmingham have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Preston 17%.
How many goals will there be in Birmingham vs Preston?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Birmingham vs Preston?
Our predicted score is Birmingham 1–1 Preston, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Birmingham vs Preston?
Birmingham vs Preston (Championship) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at St. Andrew's Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
