Our Preston vs Birmingham Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Birmingham in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Preston vs Birmingham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – West Brom vs Preston
Preston will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship setback against West Brom on October 18. In that match, Preston recorded 51% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Brom | 49% | 11 (7) | 1.45 | 47 |
 Preston | 51% | 13 (5) | 1.26 | 47 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Hull
Birmingham must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 England Championship defeat against Hull on October 18. In that match, Birmingham controlled 65% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 65% | 14 (8) | 2.3 | 75 |
 Hull | 35% | 10 (9) | 1.05 | 47 |
Preston vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.54 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.