West Brom 3-1 Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

West Brom

West Bromwich Albion have shown inconsistent form in their recent Championship matches, with their last six games yielding a mixed bag of results. The Baggies have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses, demonstrating a lack of consistency in their performances. Their goal-scoring record is respectable, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while their defence has been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per match. Interestingly, West Brom have kept clean sheets in both of their victories during this period, suggesting a strong correlation between their defensive solidity and positive outcomes. The team's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite the fluctuating results, West Brom have maintained a positive goal difference, indicating their potential for improvement as they aim to climb the Championship table.

Preston

Preston North End have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, securing three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches. The Lilywhites are currently on a two-match winning streak, having defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 and Hull City 1-0 in their latest outings. Their defensive record has been particularly noteworthy, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets during this period. Preston's ability to grind out results is evident, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's attacking prowess has also been on display, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game, including a high-scoring 3-1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday. Despite the majority of their matches being relatively low-scoring affairs, both teams have found the back of the net in two-thirds of Preston's recent games, highlighting the competitive nature of their fixtures.

Recent home/away form

West Brom

West Bromwich Albion have shown impressive defensive resilience at home, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches. The Baggies have gone on a six-game unbeaten run at The Hawthorns, with their most recent two fixtures resulting in 2-0 victories. Interestingly, West Brom have drawn four consecutive home games prior to their recent wins, with three of those ending in goalless stalemates. Despite their solid defensive record, conceding only 0.67 goals per game, their attacking output has been somewhat modest, averaging 1.33 goals scored per match. The team's home form has been characterised by low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their last two matches suggest a potential upturn in offensive productivity, which could be a promising sign for Baggies supporters.

Preston

Preston's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the Lilywhites struggling to find consistency on their travels. In their last six away matches, Preston have managed just one win, alongside three draws and two losses. The team have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle and a 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth. Defensively, Preston have been somewhat shaky, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, although they have managed two clean sheets in this period. Their attacking output has been steady, with the team scoring in five of their last six away matches. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these games, suggesting that Preston's away fixtures tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.