Championship· Regular Season - 10· St. Andrew's Stadium
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Birmingham vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Birmingham to win
Predicted score
2-0
Fair odds
1.62
Expected goals
2.2 - 0.7
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More Birmingham vs Preston tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Birmingham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 97% | 1.03 | 1.01 |
| 1XBirmingham or Draw | 86% | 1.16 | 1.12 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 66% | 1.52 | 1.38 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 56% | 1.80 | 1.68 |
| AH2 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 52% | 1.93 | 1.53 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.95 | 1.80 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.05 | 1.95 |
| AH1 -1.5Birmingham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 48% | 2.08 | 2.22 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 44% | 2.26 | 2.11 |
| X2Preston or Draw | 38% | 2.60 | 2.57 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 34% | 2.91 | 2.62 |
| XDraw | 25% | 4.08 | 4.60 |
| 2Preston to win | 14% | 7.18 | 6.60 |
| AH2 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 3% | 37.89 | 9.80 |
Birmingham vs Preston odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.44 | 4.33 | 5.80 | - | - | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| 1xBet | 1.47 | 4.40 | 6.17 | 1.68 | 2.11 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| Dafabet | 1.49 | 4.60 | 6.60 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.45 | 4.50 | 6.50 | 1.73 | 2.10 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| Marathonbet | 1.46 | 4.40 | 6.15 | 1.68 | 2.11 | 1.80 | 1.88 |
| Betfair | 1.44 | 4.50 | 6.50 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| BetVictor | 1.45 | 4.50 | 7.00 | 1.66 | 2.05 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| Pinnacle | 1.46 | 4.82 | 6.78 | 1.71 | 2.22 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.42 | 4.16 | 6.09 | 1.70 | 2.16 | - | - |
| Betano | 1.50 | 4.80 | 6.80 | 1.75 | 2.15 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
Birmingham vs Preston preview & analysis
Match preview
Birmingham host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 10) at St. Andrew's Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Birmingham arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Most recently they beat West Brom 1-0 away. They're 7th in the table with 14 points from 9 games. Preston are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Millwall 0-1 at home. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Birmingham have won 4, Preston have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Birmingham clear favourites: Birmingham 62%, draw 25%, Preston 14%. We expect around 2.9 goals (2.2 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 56% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Birmingham have the stronger profile here and home advantage tips it further their way. Our pick is Birmingham to win at 1.50, which our model rates at a 62% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Birmingham 2-0 Preston.
Recent form
Birmingham- 10 OctAWest Brom1-0
- 19 SeptHMiddlesbrough2-2
- 12 SeptADerby2-1
- 9 SeptANorwich1-2
- 6 SeptHWolves2-2
Preston- 10 OctHMillwall0-1
- 19 SeptAQPR2-2
- 12 SeptHLincoln0-1
- 8 SeptAWatford1-2
- 5 SeptHBlackburn2-1
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 20 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 |  Stoke City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 16 |
| 5 |  Wolves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 |  QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 14 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 14 |
| 8 |  Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 14 |
| 9 |  West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 14 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 7 |
| 23 |  Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -8 | 4 |
Birmingham vs Preston: FAQ
What is the Birmingham vs Preston prediction?
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Our tip is Birmingham to win at odds of 1.50. Our predicted score is Birmingham 2-0 Preston.
Who is the favourite to win Birmingham vs Preston?
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Birmingham are favourites. Our model gives Birmingham a 62% chance of winning, Preston 14%, and the draw 25%.
Will both teams score in Birmingham vs Preston?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Birmingham vs Preston kick off?
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Birmingham vs Preston kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham.
