Match events
- 24'Substitution: D. BurgzorgOff: L. Gibbs
- Goal: L. MillarAssist: P. Roberts34'
- Goal: A. PriskeAssist: A. Cochrane45'
- Goal: A. PriskeAssist: J. Stansfield45'
HT 3-0
- 46'Substitution: A. MoranOff: C. Lang
- 47'Yellow card: Stanley MillsFoul
- Yellow card: Liam MillarFoul50'
- 56'Yellow card: Stanley MillsFoul
- 56'Red card: Stanley MillsFoul
- Substitution: M. BirdOff: J. E. Solis Romero61'
- Substitution: D. GrayOff: L. Millar61'
- 61'Substitution: L. GibsonOff: A. Devine
- Substitution: T. Gardner-HickmanOff: T. Iwata75'
- Substitution: C. VicenteOff: P. Roberts75'
- Goal: D. GrayAssist: M. Bird76'
- Substitution: M. DuckschOff: J. Stansfield84'
Our verdict
Over 1.5
Bet365 1.22
✓ This tip was correct · final score 4-0
Win probability
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
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. BeadleG
- 26B. Osayi-SamuelD
- 5P. NeumannD
- 4C. KlarerD
- 20A. CochraneD
- 24T. IwataM
- 14J. E. Solis RomeroM
- 16P. RobertsM
- 28J. StansfieldM
- 17L. MillarM
- 9A. PriskeF
Substitutes
- 21R. AllsopG
- 23D. FryD
- 2E. LairdD
- 19T. Gardner-HickmanM
- 18M. BirdM
- 10D. GrayF
- 33M. DuckschF
- 7C. VicenteF
- 32L. VazquezF
Coach: Chris Davies
Preston
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1D. IversenG
- 24O. OffiahD
- 14J. StoreyD
- 16A. HughesD
- 17S. MillsM
- 27L. LeroyM
- 15J. ThompsonM
- 11T. SmallM
- 7A. DevineF
- 20L. GibbsF
- 10C. LangF
Substitutes
- 21L. NichollsG
- 3A. VukcevicD
- 19L. GibsonD
- 6L. LindsayD
- 2P. ValentinD
- 23A. MoranM
- 37D. BurgzorgF
- 9J. ErabiF
- 30G. GrybaF
Coach: Graham Alexander
Betting markets
Expected goals 2.00 – 0.88Half time / full time result. 1 = Birmingham, X = draw, 2 = Preston.
Asian handicap applied to Birmingham.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
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Championship table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 26 | WLLWW |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 | WWDWL |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 24 | WDWWL |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +15 | 23 | WWDWW |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +10 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 23 | WDWLW |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 | LLWWD |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 20 | LWLWD |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 | WDWLW |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 19 | DWDWW |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 18 | WLDLW |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 18 | LWLWW |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 | WDLLD |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 15 | WWLLL |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 | LWDLL |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 | LLWLD |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -10 | 14 | LLLDD |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 | LLWLL |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -14 | 7 | LDLLD |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 13 | |
| 2 | 12 | 8 | |
| 3 | 11 | 7 | |
| 4 | 13 | 7 | |
| 5 | 12 | 6 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Birmingham | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
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.

