Championship
April 18, 2026
Preston
14:00
VS
West Brom
Predicted score
1-0
38% confidence
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Saturday, April 18 2026
AI Match Predictions
Prediction Reliability
38%
Team Context
Preston
Rank#14
Played36
Points49
PPG1.36
Goal Diff-1
L
L
D
L
D
West Brom
21#Rank
36Played
36Points
1.0PPG
-18Goal Diff
D
L
D
L
D
Most Likely Scores
1-0
16.7%
5.98
0-0
15.7%
6.39
1-1
13.2%
7.6
0-1
12.3%
8.12
Both Teams To Score
YES
36% · 2.8
NO
64% · 1.56
Likely: Clean sheet
Match Result
Preston
29% · 3.45
Draw
37% · 2.7
West Brom
34% · 2.95
Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5
2.5 Goals
Under 2.5
28%
72%
Over 28% · 3.52
Under 72% · 1.4
Over 1.5
1.5 Goals
Under 1.5
55%
45%
Over 55% · 1.81
Under 45% · 2.24
Over 3.5
3.5 Goals
Under 3.5
88%
Over 12% · 8.51
Under 88% · 1.13
ℹ️ Predictions are generated using Poisson distribution models based on recent team form (home/away splits), expected goals, and historical performance. Confidence scores reflect data quality and pattern clarity.
Recent Form
Preston
L
L
D
L
D
West Brom
D
L
D
L
D
Key Stats Comparison
Preston
Stat
West Brom
1.07
Exp. Goals (xG)
0.79
#14
League Pos.
#21
49 pts
Points
36 pts
1.36
Points / Game
1.0
-1
Goal Diff.
-18
Head to Head
Full H2H record0 W
1 D
4 W
Preston
Draw
West Brom
16
total goals
5
meetings
Last 3 Meetings
League Context
Full standings| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry
|
39 | 24 | 8 | 7 | +41 | 80 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough
|
39 | 20 | 11 | 8 | +22 | 71 |
| 3 |
Ipswich
|
38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | +28 | 69 |
| 4 |
Millwall
|
39 | 20 | 9 | 10 | +9 | 69 |
| 5 |
Hull City
|
39 | 20 | 6 | 13 | +5 | 66 |
| 6 |
Southampton
|
39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | +15 | 63 |
| 7 |
Wrexham
|
39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | +9 | 63 |
| 8 |
Derby
|
39 | 17 | 9 | 13 | +8 | 60 |
| 9 |
Watford
|
39 | 14 | 14 | 11 | +4 | 56 |
| 10 |
Norwich
|
39 | 16 | 6 | 17 | +6 | 54 |
| 11 |
Birmingham
|
39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | -1 | 53 |
| 12 |
QPR
|
39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | -6 | 53 |
| 13 |
Preston
H
|
39 | 13 | 13 | 13 | -4 | 52 |
| 14 |
Swansea
|
39 | 15 | 7 | 17 | -5 | 52 |
| 15 |
Stoke City
|
39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | +3 | 51 |
| 16 |
Bristol City
|
39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | -1 | 51 |
| 17 |
Sheffield Utd
|
39 | 15 | 5 | 19 | +0 | 50 |
| 18 |
Charlton
|
39 | 12 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 48 |
| 19 |
Blackburn
|
39 | 11 | 10 | 18 | -13 | 43 |
| 20 |
West Brom
A
|
39 | 11 | 10 | 18 | -14 | 43 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | -17 | 40 |
| 22 |
Leicester
|
39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | -9 | 39 |
| 23 |
Oxford United
|
39 | 9 | 12 | 18 | -15 | 39 |
| 24 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
39 | 1 | 9 | 29 | -55 | -6 |
Prediction Disclaimer: These predictions are generated using statistical models based on historical form, expected goals, and league standings. They are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute betting advice. Football is inherently unpredictable — past performance is not a guarantee of future results.