Our Birmingham vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Birmingham vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 22, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Birmingham vs Preston 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
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Wrexham
Birmingham will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Championship victory over Wrexham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Birmingham saw 46% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 46% | 12 (8) | 1.55 | 38 |
 Wrexham | 54% | 2 (0) | 0.07 | 26 |
Preston's Last Match – Charlton vs Preston
Preston will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England Championship win against Charlton on April 11. In that match, Preston had 55% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton | 45% | 10 (6) | 1.32 | 56 |
 Preston | 55% | 10 (5) | 1.32 | 38 |
Birmingham vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.