Championship· Kick-off : Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Birmingham vs Preston prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Championship, matchday 10: the Birmingham vs Preston match is scheduled on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time). Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham. Our model makes Birmingham clear favourites: a 63% chance of winning, against 18% for the draw and 19% for Preston.
Birmingham have won just one of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 8 and conceding 8. Preston have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 6 and conceding 9. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Birmingham score 1.60 and concede 1.60 goals per game; Preston score 1.20 and concede 1.80. In the table, Birmingham sit 7th with 14 points from 9 games, Preston 24th with 4 points from 9. 17 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Birmingham have averaged 1.53 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.18 for Preston.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Birmingham, 0 for Preston and 0 draws. The most recent ended Birmingham 2-1 Preston (Apr 22, 2026). Birmingham out or doubtful: M. Leonard, Paik Seung-Ho and S. Wright. Preston: T. Carroll (doubtful), A. McCann and B. Potts. In double chance terms, "Birmingham or draw" stands at 81%, "Preston or draw" at 37% and "no draw" at 82%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Birmingham
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Middlesbrough · Championship | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Derby · Championship | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Norwich · Championship | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Wolves · Championship | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Southampton · Championship | 1-1 | D |
Preston
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | QPR · Championship | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Lincoln · Championship | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Watford · Championship | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Blackburn · Championship | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Bristol City · Championship | 1-3 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 7 | 14 | 9 |
| Preston | 24 | 4 | 9 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Birmingham 2-1 Preston | Championship |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Preston 0-1 Birmingham | Championship |
Out and doubtful
Birmingham
- M. Leonard (out)
- Paik Seung-Ho (out)
- S. Wright (out)
Preston
- T. Carroll (doubtful)
- A. McCann (out)
- B. Potts (out)
Most regular starters
Birmingham
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- B. Osayi-Samuel5/5
- C. Klarer5/5
- J. Beadle5/5
- J. Stansfield5/5
- P. Neumann5/5
- T. Iwata5/5
- A. Cochrane4/5
- A. Priske4/5
- L. Millar4/5
- C. Vicente3/5
- J. E. Solis Romero2/5
Preston
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Devine5/5
- D. Iversen5/5
- H. Clarke5/5
- J. Thompson5/5
- C. Lang4/5
- J. Storey4/5
- L. Leroy4/5
- S. Mills4/5
- J. Kenny3/5
- L. Gibson3/5
- A. Vukcevic2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Birmingham vs Preston prediction?
Our AI gives Birmingham a 63% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Preston 19%. Birmingham are therefore favourites.
When and where is Birmingham vs Preston played?
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), Championship, matchday 10. Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham.
What form are Birmingham and Preston in?
Birmingham: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 8 conceded). Preston: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 9 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Birmingham and Preston?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Birmingham, 0 for Preston and 0 draws. The most recent ended Birmingham 2-1 Preston (Apr 22, 2026).
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