West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 1, 2025
One of the matches of the 25th round of the Championship will take place on Wednesday at The Hawthorns, where West Bromwich Albion will host Preston North End. We suggest betting on the outcome of this match with a strong chance of success.
Match Preview
The Baggies had aspirations of promotion to the Premier League last season but fell short in the playoffs, losing 1-3 away to Southampton. In the current Championship campaign, West Brom started relatively well and currently sits eighth in the table.
In the last round, West Bromwich played a 1-1 draw away against Sheffield United. Over the past five rounds, they’ve managed two wins and suffered two losses. At home, the Baggies have been strong, registering four wins and only one loss in 11 matches.
Preston, meanwhile, struggled early in this Championship campaign but has since found its rhythm, gradually pulling away from the relegation zone. The club is now 14th in the standings with 29 points.
In their previous match, Preston hosted Sheffield Wednesday and secured a 3-1 victory, marking their second consecutive win in the Championship. However, Preston’s away form leaves much to be desired, with just one win and five losses on the road.
Probable Lineups
- West Bromwich Albion: Palmer; Furlong, Ajayi, Holgate, Heggem; Mowatt, Racic; Grant, Swift, Fellows; Maja
- Preston North End: Woodman, Kesler, Lindsay, Bauer, Storey, Thordarson, Ledson, Holmes, Bowler, Osmajic, Frøkjær-Jensen
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- West Brom has won three of their last four meetings against Preston.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has hit in two of their last five encounters.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only hit once in their last five meetings.
Prediction
Bookmakers clearly favor the home team, with West Brom’s win priced at 1.86. We believe the Baggies have the ability to secure three points, making our recommended bet "West Bromwich Albion to Win."
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