Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.70 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.70Odds
Picks by market
ResultBirmingham to win ✓60% · @1.60
Double chanceBirmingham or draw ✓83% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.25
Birmingham vs Preston: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Preston travel to face Birmingham on Tuesday 13 October in the Championship, with St. Andrew's Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 20:00 WAT. In the table, Birmingham are 1st, leading the league, on 29 points after 15 matches; Preston are 24th (in the drop zone) with 8. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Birmingham, last 5: WDWLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over West Brom, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Preston, last 5: LDLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Millwall, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Birmingham, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Preston.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Apr 2026) it ended Birmingham 2–1 Preston.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Birmingham 1.8 xG, Preston 0.9 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Birmingham 60%, draw 23%, Preston 17%.
Lower-risk option: Birmingham or draw (83%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (59%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: Birmingham 1–1 Preston. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Birmingham60%fair 1.68 · @1.60
Draw23%fair 4.34 · @4.00
Preston17%fair 5.73 · @4.80
2.67Expected goals
1.81Birmingham xG
0.86Preston xG
59%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Birmingham 1.8 – 0.9 Preston expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Birmingham vs Preston?
On our numbers Birmingham have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Preston 17%.
How many goals will there be in Birmingham vs Preston?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Birmingham vs Preston?
Our predicted score is Birmingham 1–1 Preston, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Birmingham vs Preston?
Birmingham vs Preston (Championship) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at St. Andrew's Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
