Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion: match statistics
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Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Preston North End plays West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Deepdale.
Recent form
Preston North End has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. West Bromwich Albion has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Preston North End scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 2.18. West Bromwich Albion scores 1.36 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Preston North End's games and 64% of West Bromwich Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 45%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
West Bromwich Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.25 per game. Preston North End takes 12.1 shots per game, while West Bromwich Albion takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Preston North End leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.27 goals per game after halftime. West Bromwich Albion leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Preston North End's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For West Bromwich Albion, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
West Bromwich Albion is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.4 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
West Bromwich Albion is 66% better for: goals scored per game.
0.82 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.36 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.18 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.09 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion
Preston North End scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 games), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 games).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 11 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Preston North End
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
West Bromwich Albion is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.18 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 9%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Preston North End
West Bromwich Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Preston North End | Liga | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | • 64% | 64% | • 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 61% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Preston North End's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against West Bromwich Albion. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion play?
Preston North End face West Bromwich Albion on October 24, 2026 in Championship at Deepdale. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Preston North End won 0, West Bromwich Albion won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion?
Preston North End score 0.82 goals per game on average and West Bromwich Albion 1.36. The Championship average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Preston North End's matches and 64% of West Bromwich Albion's.
What form are Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Preston North End have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and West Bromwich Albion 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion?
The statistical background for Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.