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Maja J.
Assist: Heggebo A.
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Sub
Whiteman B. In: Thompson J.
Out: Whiteman B.
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Moran A. In: Small T.
Out: Moran A.
AI Match Summary
The Championship 2025/2026 game between Preston and West Brom finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward West Brom.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
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15%
71%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: West Brom
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
71%
/ High Confidence
- West Brom carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans West Brom's way, sitting at 90%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
- These two have met 5 times recently and West Brom have taken 4 of them.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Preston Clean Sheet 10%
West Brom Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 6 | 10 |
| Draws | 5 | 10 |
| Losses | 17 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.04 | 1.41 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.82 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 18, 2026 Championship
Preston vs West Brom
0:2
Oct 18, 2025 Championship
West Brom vs Preston
2:1
Jan 1, 2025 Championship
West Brom vs Preston
3:1
Nov 30, 2024 Championship
Preston vs West Brom
1:1
May 4, 2024 Championship
West Brom vs Preston
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Preston Compare
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
West Brom Compare
Top Goalscorer Maja J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Dike D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.87
Avg xA / game 1.14
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston 10 / 100
West Brom 95 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Preston West Brom
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick WBA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: West Brom conceded in 62% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Preston's goal record stands at 57% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Preston has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Preston VS West Brom
1.38 Goals Scored 2.25
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.63
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston
(Home) 08 Aug
Preston
2 : 1 Huddersfield
01 Aug
Stockport County
1 : 0 Preston
29 Jul
Bradford City
3 : 2 Preston
25 Jul
Marine
3 : 0 Preston
24 Jul
Preston
0 : 1 Cambridge Utd
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08 Aug
Preston
2 : 1 Huddersfield
24 Jul
Preston
0 : 1 Cambridge Utd
14 Jul
Preston
4 : 1 Bamber Bridge
02 May
Preston
1 : 3 Southampton
18 Apr
Preston
0 : 2 West Brom
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West Brom
(Away) 08 Aug
Rotherham
1 : 4 West Brom
01 Aug
Peterborough
0 : 2 West Brom
25 Jul
Shrewsbury
1 : 4 West Brom
17 Jul
West Brom
4 : 1 Bromley
11 Jul
Sheffield Wed
0 : 3 West Brom
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08 Aug
Rotherham
1 : 4 West Brom
01 Aug
Peterborough
0 : 2 West Brom
25 Jul
Shrewsbury
1 : 4 West Brom
11 Jul
Sheffield Wed
0 : 3 West Brom
02 May
Sheffield Wed
2 : 1 West Brom
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 97:45 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 80:47 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 64:49 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 82:56 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 72:47 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 70:66 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 69:65 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 67:59 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 63:56 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 57:56 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 57:59 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 59:59 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 66:66 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 55:62 | 60 |
| 15 | QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 61:73 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 53:65 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 51:56 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 49:64 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 44:58 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 42:56 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48:58 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 45:59 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 58:68 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 29:89 | 0 |
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