Birmingham vs
Preston• Championship, England
Betting Odds, Analysis & Prediction
Price board · 1X2captured 13 Oct 16:23 UTC
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betano | 1.50 | 4.80 | 6.80 | 2.2% |
| Pinnacle | 1.49 | 4.71 | 6.53 | 3.7% |
| Dafabet | 1.49 | 4.60 | 6.60 | 4.0% |
| BetVictor | 1.45 | 4.50 | 7.00 | 5.5% |
| Betfair | 1.47 | 4.40 | 6.50 | 6.1% |
| Bet365 | 1.45 | 4.50 | 6.50 | 6.6% |
| 1xBet | 1.47 | 4.40 | 6.17 | 7.0% |
| Marathonbet | 1.46 | 4.40 | 6.15 | 7.5% |
| William Hill | 1.44 | 4.33 | 5.80 | 9.8% |
| SBO | 1.42 | 4.14 | 6.18 | 10.8% |
| Best of all books | 1.50 | 4.80 | 7.00 | 1.8% |
| Average | 1.46 | 4.48 | 6.42 | 6.2% |
Best price per column is highlighted. Bookmaker prices refresh about every 3 hours from 4 days before kickoff; the strip above shows the latest best prices.
Team comparison
Blue marks the stronger side on each line. Ratings come from the match model: attack, defence, form, head to head and a goals model.
Last 10 matches team's goals firstupdated 13 Oct 15:20 UTC
Birmingham
3W 5D 2L · goals 14:17 · per match 1.4 for, 1.7 against
| 10 Oct | A | West Brom | 1-0 | W |
| 19 Sep | H | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | D |
| 12 Sep | A | Derby | 2-1 | W |
| 9 Sep | A | Norwich | 1-2 | L |
| 6 Sep | H | Wolves | 2-2 | D |
| 1 Sep | H | Southampton | 1-1 | D |
| 28 Aug | A | Wrexham | 2-1 | W |
| 25 Aug | H | Brentford | 1-6 | L |
| 22 Aug | H | Bristol City | 2-2 | D |
| 15 Aug | A | Sheffield Utd | 0-0 | D |
Preston
1W 1D 8L · goals 8:20 · per match 0.8 for, 2.0 against
| 10 Oct | H | Millwall | 0-1 | L |
| 19 Sep | A | QPR | 2-2 | D |
| 12 Sep | H | Lincoln | 0-1 | L |
| 8 Sep | A | Watford | 1-2 | L |
| 5 Sep | H | Blackburn | 2-1 | W |
| 1 Sep | H | Bristol City | 1-3 | L |
| 29 Aug | A | Charlton | 0-1 | L |
| 26 Aug | H | Everton | 0-4 | L |
| 22 Aug | H | Wolves | 1-3 | L |
| 15 Aug | A | Bolton | 1-2 | L |
Head to head
20 meetings · goals 21:23 · last 10: 5W 2D 3L for Birmingham
| 22 Apr 2026Championship | Championship | Birmingham2-1Preston |
| 21 Oct 2025Championship | Championship | Preston0-1Birmingham |
| 1 Apr 2024Championship | Championship | Birmingham1-0Preston |
| 19 Sep 2023Championship | Championship | Preston2-1Birmingham |
| 21 Jan 2023Championship | Championship | Birmingham1-2Preston |
| 3 Sep 2022Championship | Championship | Preston0-1Birmingham |
| 15 Jan 2022Championship | Championship | Preston1-1Birmingham |
| 25 Sep 2021Championship | Championship | Birmingham0-0Preston |
| 20 Jan 2021Championship | Championship | Birmingham0-1Preston |
| 31 Oct 2020Championship | Championship | Preston1-2Birmingham |
Championship tableChampionshipupdated 13 Oct 15:20 UTC
In the Championship table, Birmingham sit 7th with 14 points from 9 games, while Preston are 24th with 4 points from 9.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | +8 | 20 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:12 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 | Stoke City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | +2 | 16 |
| 5 | Wolves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | +3 | 14 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13:11 | +2 | 14 |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | +1 | 14 |
| 9 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 14 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Southampton | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | +10 | 13 |
| 12 | Charlton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:11 | -3 | 13 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | +1 | 12 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | +1 | 12 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | -3 | 11 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Bolton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 10 |
| 18 | Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 |
| 22 | Burnley | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | -4 | 7 |
| 23 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8:16 | -8 | 4 |
Market · 1X2
Margin-free probabilities from the average price across bookmakers; the books keep a 1.8% margin.
1X2 since open average price
Over / Under 2.5
| Bookmaker | Over | Under | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 1.74 | 2.18 | 3.3% |
| Betano | 1.75 | 2.15 | 3.7% |
| SBO | 1.71 | 2.14 | 5.2% |
| Bet365 | 1.73 | 2.10 | 5.4% |
| Betfair | 1.73 | 2.05 | 6.6% |
| 1xBet | 1.68 | 2.11 | 6.9% |
| Marathonbet | 1.68 | 2.11 | 6.9% |
| BetVictor | 1.67 | 2.04 | 8.9% |
| Best of all books | 1.75 | 2.18 | 3.0% |
| Average | 1.71 | 2.11 | 5.8% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair | 1.87 | 1.90 | 6.1% |
| Betano | 1.90 | 1.85 | 6.7% |
| 1xBet | 1.80 | 1.90 | 8.2% |
| BetVictor | 1.80 | 1.90 | 8.2% |
| William Hill | 1.75 | 1.95 | 8.4% |
| Marathonbet | 1.80 | 1.88 | 8.7% |
| Bet365 | 1.83 | 1.83 | 9.3% |
| Best of all books | 1.90 | 1.95 | 3.9% |
| Average | 1.82 | 1.89 | 7.9% |
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rates Birmingham at 45% to win, the draw at 45% and Preston at 10% — against average 1X2 odds of 1.46 | 4.48 | 6.42, which imply roughly 68.5% for a Birmingham win versus the model's 45%.
Form context from the Championship table: Birmingham are 7th (14 pts, 13-11 goals), Preston 24th (4 pts, 8-16).
Over their last five matches, Birmingham averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game; Preston averaged 1 scored and 1.4 conceded.
Statistical advice: Double chance : Birmingham or draw.
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
All markets average prices
Full time
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | 4.48 | 6.42 |
Double chance
| 1X | X2 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 2.59 | 1.17 |
Draw no bet
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1.16 | 4.90 |
Both teams to score
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 1.82 | 1.89 |
1st half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.96 | 2.41 | 5.96 |
First team to score
| Home | No Goal | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | 14.0 | 3.04 |
Match goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.03 | 11.8 |
| 1.5 | 1.21 | 4.07 |
| 2.5 | 1.71 | 2.11 |
| 3.5 | 2.72 | 1.42 |
| 4.5 | 5.11 | 1.15 |
| 5.5 | 9.75 | 1.04 |
| 6.5 | 17.3 | 1.02 |
| 7.5 | 41.0 | – |
13 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.02 | 8.85 |
| 1.25 | 1.08 | 5.50 |
| 1.75 | 1.24 | 3.44 |
| 2 | 1.31 | 3.13 |
| 2.25 | 1.50 | 2.48 |
| 2.75 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| 3 | 2.17 | 1.65 |
| 3.25 | 2.40 | 1.50 |
| 3.75 | 3.07 | 1.29 |
| 4 | 4.00 | 1.18 |
| 4.25 | 4.45 | 1.14 |
| 4.75 | 6.00 | 1.06 |
| 5 | 8.40 | 1.01 |
Asian handicap
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -1.75 | 2.71 | 1.41 |
| -1.5 | 2.29 | 1.58 |
| -1.25 | 2.03 | 1.74 |
| -1 | 1.76 | 2.05 |
| -0.75 | 1.56 | 2.33 |
| -0.5 | 1.47 | 2.65 |
13 more lines
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -3.5 | 8.63 | 1.03 |
| -3 | 7.40 | 1.03 |
| -2.75 | 5.30 | 1.12 |
| -2.5 | 4.21 | 1.18 |
| -2.25 | 3.91 | 1.21 |
| -2 | 3.50 | 1.27 |
| -0.25 | 1.29 | 3.28 |
| 0 | 1.15 | 4.82 |
| +0.25 | 1.11 | 5.31 |
| +0.5 | 1.13 | 5.40 |
| +0.75 | 1.05 | 7.67 |
| +1 | 1.01 | 9.50 |
| +1.5 | 1.02 | 10.9 |
Cards in match
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.21 | 3.99 |
| 2.5 | 1.64 | 2.20 |
| 3 | 1.88 | 1.91 |
| 3.5 | 2.15 | 1.65 |
| 4 | 3.01 | 1.35 |
| 4.5 | 3.05 | 1.34 |
Corners 2-Way
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 1.02 | 11.3 |
| 6.5 | 1.07 | 7.45 |
| 7.5 | 1.13 | 4.97 |
| 8.5 | 1.27 | 3.31 |
| 9.5 | 1.51 | 2.41 |
| 10.5 | 1.84 | 1.90 |
| 11.5 | 2.33 | 1.54 |
| 12.5 | 3.07 | 1.31 |
| 13.5 | 4.21 | 1.17 |
| 14.5 | 6.26 | 1.07 |
| 15.5 | 7.90 | 1.06 |
| 16.5 | 9.75 | 1.03 |
21 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 7.75 | 1.11 | 4.66 |
| 8 | 1.12 | 4.44 |
| 8.25 | 1.19 | 3.68 |
| 8.75 | 1.29 | 3.04 |
| 9 | 1.33 | 2.88 |
| 9.25 | 1.42 | 2.57 |
| 9.75 | 1.57 | 2.22 |
| 10 | 1.68 | 2.12 |
| 10.25 | 1.75 | 1.96 |
| 10.75 | 1.95 | 1.76 |
| 11 | 2.13 | 1.67 |
| 11.25 | 2.20 | 1.59 |
| 11.75 | 2.50 | 1.44 |
| 12 | 2.77 | 1.36 |
| 12.25 | 2.91 | 1.32 |
| 12.75 | 3.41 | 1.23 |
| 13 | 3.94 | 1.17 |
| 13.25 | 4.11 | 1.15 |
| 13.75 | 4.95 | 1.09 |
| 14 | 5.98 | 1.05 |
| 14.25 | 6.18 | 1.04 |