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Birmingham vs Preston prediction

Birmingham vs Preston prediction for the Championship on 13 Oct 2026: Over 1.5 (79%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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BirminghamNo recent gamesPrestonNo recent games
4 - 0Full time · Tue 13 OctHT 3-0
St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham

Match events

BirminghamPreston
  1. 24'Substitution: D. BurgzorgOff: L. Gibbs
  2. Goal: L. MillarAssist: P. Roberts34'
  3. Goal: A. PriskeAssist: A. Cochrane45'
  4. Goal: A. PriskeAssist: J. Stansfield45'

HT 3-0

  1. 46'Substitution: A. MoranOff: C. Lang
  2. 47'Yellow card: Stanley MillsFoul
  3. Yellow card: Liam MillarFoul50'
  4. 56'Yellow card: Stanley MillsFoul
  5. 56'Red card: Stanley MillsFoul
  6. Substitution: M. BirdOff: J. E. Solis Romero61'
  7. Substitution: D. GrayOff: L. Millar61'
  8. 61'Substitution: L. GibsonOff: A. Devine
  9. Substitution: T. Gardner-HickmanOff: T. Iwata75'
  10. Substitution: C. VicenteOff: P. Roberts75'
  11. Goal: D. GrayAssist: M. Bird76'
  12. Substitution: M. DuckschOff: J. Stansfield84'

Our verdict

Over 1.5 ✓

Over 1.5

Bet365 1.22

79%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 4-0

Expected goals2.9

Win probability

1 · Birmingham63%
Fair odds 1.59
X · Draw22%
Fair odds 4.55
2 · Preston15%
Fair odds 6.67

Match statistics

  • 76%Possession24%
  • 2.24Expected goals (xG)0.49
  • 19Total shots6
  • 7Shots on target1
  • 3Shots off target3
  • 9Blocked shots2
  • 14Shots inside the box6
  • 6Corners3
  • 3Offsides2
  • 9Fouls13
  • 1Yellow cards2
  • 0Red cards1
  • 1Goalkeeper saves3
  • 663Passes201
  • 580Accurate passes130
  • 87%Pass accuracy65%

Line-ups

Birmingham

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 1J. BeadleG
  2. 26B. Osayi-SamuelD
  3. 5P. NeumannD
  4. 4C. KlarerD
  5. 20A. CochraneD
  6. 24T. IwataM
  7. 14J. E. Solis RomeroM
  8. 16P. RobertsM
  9. 28J. StansfieldM
  10. 17L. MillarM
  11. 9A. PriskeF

Substitutes

  1. 21R. AllsopG
  2. 23D. FryD
  3. 2E. LairdD
  4. 19T. Gardner-HickmanM
  5. 18M. BirdM
  6. 10D. GrayF
  7. 33M. DuckschF
  8. 7C. VicenteF
  9. 32L. VazquezF

Coach: Chris Davies

Preston

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. 1D. IversenG
  2. 24O. OffiahD
  3. 14J. StoreyD
  4. 16A. HughesD
  5. 17S. MillsM
  6. 27L. LeroyM
  7. 15J. ThompsonM
  8. 11T. SmallM
  9. 7A. DevineF
  10. 20L. GibbsF
  11. 10C. LangF

Substitutes

  1. 21L. NichollsG
  2. 3A. VukcevicD
  3. 19L. GibsonD
  4. 6L. LindsayD
  5. 2P. ValentinD
  6. 23A. MoranM
  7. 37D. BurgzorgF
  8. 9J. ErabiF
  9. 30G. GrybaF

Coach: Graham Alexander

Betting markets

Expected goals 2.00 – 0.88
0.5 goalsOver94.4%Under5.6%
1.5 goalsOver78.2%Under21.8%
2.5 goalsOver54.9%Under45.1%
3.5 goalsOver32.6%Under67.4%
4.5 goalsOver16.5%Under83.5%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

BirminghamPreston
50%Form50%
50%Attack50%
50%Defence50%
50%Head to head50%
69%Expected goals31%
81%Overall19%

Last matches

Newest first
Birmingham0W 0D 0L · last 0

No finished matches yet.

Preston0W 0D 0L · last 0

No finished matches yet.

Championship table

Championship table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Middlesbrough13+1328
2Swansea13+726
3Wolves13+724
4West Brom13+524
5Southampton13+1523
6Birmingham13+1023
7Stoke City13+423
8West Ham13+1522
9QPR13+520
10Sheffield Utd13+219
11Portsmouth13+119
12Millwall13+218
13Blackburn13-118
14Bristol City13-218
15Norwich13-115
16Lincoln13-915
17Cardiff13-114
18Wrexham13-414
19Bolton13-814
20Charlton13-1014
21Watford13-1111
22Burnley13-89
23Derby13-147
24Preston13-175
See full table ›

Top scorers

Championship top scorers
#PlayerMGoals
1W. LankshearMiddlesbrough1313
2A. GuðjohnsenBlackburn128
3C. LarinSouthampton117
4J. BowenWest Ham137
5Fer LópezWolves126

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatBirminghamPreston
Played00
Wins00
Draws00
Losses00
Goals for (avg)00
Goals against (avg)00
Clean sheets00
Failed to score00
Best win streak00

Match preview

Birmingham host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 10) at St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham, with kick-off on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 20:00 WAT.

Our prediction model makes Birmingham favourites, giving Birmingham a 63% chance of winning, 22% for the draw and 15% for Preston. Our tip is: Over 1.5.

On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 55% chance of over 2.5 and a 51% chance that both teams score.

Competition
England Championship
Date
Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 20:00 WAT
Venue
St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham

TodaysPrediction analysis team

Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work

Quick answers

When is Birmingham vs Preston?

Birmingham vs Preston kicks off on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 20:00 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Birmingham vs Preston in?

The match is in the England Championship.

Where are Birmingham and Preston in the table?

Birmingham are 6th and Preston are 24th in the Championship.

Who will win Birmingham vs Preston?

Our prediction is Over 1.5. Win probabilities: Birmingham 63%, draw 22%, Preston 15%.

Will both teams score in Birmingham vs Preston?

We estimate a 51% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Birmingham vs Preston?

We estimate a 55% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

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