Championship· Regular Season - 44· St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park
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Birmingham vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Kick-off
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Birmingham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 81% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| 1XBirmingham or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Preston or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.94 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.06 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| 1Birmingham to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Preston to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Birmingham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 19% | 5.40 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.04 | - |
Birmingham vs Preston preview & analysis
Match preview
Birmingham host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 44) at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Birmingham have won 3, Preston have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Birmingham narrow favourites: Birmingham 38%, draw 32%, Preston 30%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.3 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 | 95 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 | 84 |
| 3 |  Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | +15 | 83 |
| 4 |  Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 | 80 |
| 8 |  Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | +8 | 69 |
| 9 |  Norwich | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | +7 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | +1 | 64 |
| 11 |  Swansea | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | -2 | 64 |
| 12 |  Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 62 |
| 13 |  Sheffield Utd | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 | 60 |
| 15 |  QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | -12 | 58 |
| 16 |  Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 | 57 |
Birmingham vs Preston: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Birmingham vs Preston?
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Birmingham are favourites. Our model gives Birmingham a 38% chance of winning, Preston 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Birmingham vs Preston?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, 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 18:45 UTC on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.
