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

Explore Ladbrokes' 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 2-1 Preston North End.

West Brom might fancy their chances at home, especially after that solid win against Norwich. They've had a bit of a rough patch lately, but they can be dangerous on their day. Preston, on the other hand, have been steady, not losing in their last five. They'll look to keep it tight at the back and hit on the break. Should be a close one, with both teams having a go.

West Brom's form has been up and down like a yo-yo. That thumping by Millwall was a shocker, but they preceded that with a win against Norwich. They'll need to be more consistent if they want to take all three points here. The home crowd could be the difference, lifting them when they need it most.

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 been solid as a rock lately, not losing in their last five games. They've got a knack for grinding out results, even when not at their best. That'll give them confidence going into this one. They'll need to be wary of West Brom's attacking threat, but they've shown they can handle pressure.

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 meetings, winning four of the last five encounters. They've scored 13 goals to Preston's 2 in those games, showing they can be a real threat. However, Preston managed a draw in their last home game against West Brom, so they'll be looking to build on that.

• 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

With Molumby in the lineup, West Brom will look to control the midfield and feed the ball to Wallace and Heggebø up top. Their recent form suggests they need to be more clinical in front of goal.

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

Preston's predicted lineup shows a strong defensive core, with Gibson and Hughes key to keeping things tight at the back. They'll rely on quick breaks led by Dobbin and Jebbison to catch West Brom on the counter.

• Isaac Price vs Jordan Storey: This will be a crucial battle, with Price's energy and versatility up against Storey’s defensive solidity.

• Jayson Molumby vs Ben Whiteman: Expect a midfield tussle here, with Molumby’s tenacity going head-to-head with Whiteman’s composure.

• Toby Collyer (West Bromwich Albion): Collyer's energy and work rate in midfield could be vital for West Brom, breaking up play and starting attacks.

• Lewis Gibson (Preston North End): Gibson’s defensive nous and ability to read the game will be key for Preston in keeping a clean sheet.

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