ENG. CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING PREVIEW - PRESTON NE VS WEST BROM

Eng. Championship

2026-04-18 - Preston NE vs West Brom

A Sports Betting Preview by ArmchairPunter

Preston NE v West Brom
Football : England: Championship
Venue: Deepdale
Saturday 18th April 2026, 1500hrs (GMT)

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Preston NE registered a welcome and much-needed three points in last weekend’s Championship action as The Lilywhites overcame Charlton Athletic with a 2-1 win away from home at The Valley, extending Preston’s unbeaten run to four matches and a second win in four games.

Preston had previously slumped to four defeats on the trot having slipped to losses at the hands of Millwall, Oxford United, Coventry City and Norwich City, the latter two defeats both being away from home.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side have responded in positive fashion though in recent weeks as Saturday’s upcoming hosts have previously collected all three points with a 3-1 home win against Stoke City along with picking up useful points in draws with Leicester City and QPR.

An overall home record of 8-7-6 27/25 should at least ensure Preston avoid defeat at Deepdale on Saturday.

West Brom bring a solid if stubborn seven-match unbeaten run into this upcoming encounter at Deepdale against hosts Preston NE which consists of being involved in no fewer than five draws along with two wins which have helped The Baggies avoid dropping down into the bottom three.

Important victories against Hull City and Bristol City have been further complemented by picking up points on the road at the likes of Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers although only two points separate the west midlands club from third from bottom side Oxford United.

West Brom interim manager, James Morrison, has made his side tough to beat but the visitors continue to struggle away from home as their overall away record of 4-4-13 17/31 indicates.

The Betting Verdict

Preston NE have lost just once in their last four meetings at Deepdale against West Brom.

The Pick :

Preston NE 1-1 West Brom

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Preston NE AH+0.5 at odds of 1.75 with Bet365