Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Preston

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On April 18, 2026, Preston North End will host West Bromwich Albion in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the English League Championship. Both teams come into this fixture with mixed recent form, as Preston has secured just one victory from their last five outings, while West Bromwich has found the net twice in the same span.

Preston’s recent struggles may stem from a lack of consistency in both defense and attack, with the team requiring a more robust performance to turn their fortunes around at home. In contrast, West Bromwich Albion has shown glimpses of quality, managing two wins, which suggests a gradual improvement in their overall gameplay. Their tactical approach often leans towards a more aggressive attacking style, which could prove pivotal against a Preston side that has struggled to keep clean sheets.

Bookmakers currently favor West Brom with odds of 2.32 for an away victory, reflecting a 41.2% probability according to predictive models. Meanwhile, Preston holds a 29.4% chance of winning at home. The predicted final score stands at 1:1, highlighting the potential for a tightly contested match. As both teams vie for crucial points, fans can expect a competitive encounter, but outcomes remain uncertain in this challenging league scenario.

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Preston
29%		 Draw
29.5%		 West Bromwich
41.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.4 3.25 2.23
betsson 3.15 3.2 2.37
MarathonBet 3.26 3.22 2.22 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3.2 3 2.25
Pinnacle 3.33 3.26 2.22

Latest Results

11.04.26 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 1:2
06.04.26 Preston North End – Queens Park Rangers – 1:1
03.04.26 Leicester City – Preston North End – 2:2
20.03.26 Preston North End – Stoke City – 3:1
14.03.26 Norwich City – Preston North End – 2:0		 10.04.26 West Bromwich Albion – Millwall – 0:0
06.04.26 Blackburn Rovers – West Bromwich Albion – 0:0
03.04.26 West Bromwich Albion – Wrexham AFC – 2:2
21.03.26 Bristol City – West Bromwich Albion – 0:1
14.03.26 West Bromwich Albion – Hull City – 3:0

Facts

  • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 13 and 20).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Preston won 0.
  • Recent performances by Preston have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • West Bromwich is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • West Bromwich may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • West Bromwich is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Preston won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 10:26. (average 0.8:2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Preston won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:10. (average 0.8:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.10.25 West Bromwich Albion – Preston North End – 2:1
    01.01.25 West Bromwich Albion – Preston North End – 3:1
    30.11.24 Preston North End – West Bromwich Albion – 1:1
    04.05.24 West Bromwich Albion – Preston North End – 3:0
    30.09.23 Preston North End – West Bromwich Albion – 0:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 42 25 10 7 84:42 42 85
    2 Ipswich 40 21 12 7 71:40 31 75
    3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56:47 9 73
    4 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62:42 20 72
    5 Southampton 41 19 12 10 70:50 20 69
    6 Hull 42 20 8 14 64:60 4 68
    7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63:58 5 64
    8 Derby 42 18 9 15 61:53 8 63
    9 Norwich 42 17 7 18 55:50 5 58
    10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52:51 1 58
    11 QPR 42 16 10 16 58:63 -5 58
    12 Watford 42 14 15 13 52:51 1 57
    13 Preston 42 14 15 13 50:53 -3 57
    14 Swansea 42 16 9 17 50:54 -4 57
    15 Stoke 42 15 10 17 49:46 3 55
    16 Sheffield Utd 42 16 6 20 59:59 0 54
    17 Birmingham 41 14 11 16 49:52 -3 53
    18 Charlton 42 12 13 17 39:51 -12 49
    19 Blackburn 42 12 12 18 38:50 -12 48
    20 West Brom 42 11 13 18 42:56 -14 46
    21 Portsmouth 41 11 12 18 41:57 -16 45
    22 Oxford Utd 42 10 14 18 41:54 -13 44
    23 Leicester 42 11 14 17 54:64 -10 41
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 42 1 11 30 25:82 -57 -4

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.02 (92.59%)

    2. Ipswich: 15.4 (6.16%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 130.2 (0.73%)

    4. Millwall: 180.2 (0.53%)

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