Preston vs West Brom: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
Preston North End host West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale on Saturday. Preston seek back-to-back Championship wins for the first time since January.
Match context
Preston beat Charlton Athletic away in their last match. Goals came from Lewis Dobbin and Brad Potts as Preston completed a comeback.
Manager Paul Heckingbottom has seen his side slip out of the playoff race. The club aim to finish inside the top half for the third time in four seasons.
Form and standings
Preston endured a four-game losing run from late February to mid-March. They have since collected eight points from their last four league games.
Preston sit 11 points adrift of sixth-placed Hull City. They play two more home matches before the season ends in their 11th consecutive campaign at this level.
West Brom are on an extended unbeaten run. The club have gone seven games without defeat (W5 D2) and have kept four clean sheets in five matches.
Albion currently have 46 points from 42 matches. They sit two points above the relegation zone amid an ongoing EFL Profitability and Sustainability rules inquiry.
Key statistics
- Preston last managed consecutive Championship wins in early January.
- Preston are unbeaten in two home matches at Deepdale.
- West Brom have 16 away points this season. Only Sheffield Wednesday (8) have fewer away points.
- Albion are unbeaten in their past three outings (W1 D2).
Team news
This section covers Team News for both sides. It also acts as a short Lineups Preview.
Preston
Lewis Dobbin should start after contributing to two goals at Charlton. Brad Potts is expected on the right wing, with Alfie Devine on the left.
- Out: Robbie Brady (muscle).
- Out: Jamal Lewis (thigh).
- Out: Callum Lang (shoulder).
West Brom
West Brom remain without several attacking options. Karlan Grant is sidelined with a hamstring issue and Mikey Johnston is out with a leg problem.
- Out: Chris Mepham (hamstring).
- Central defence likely to feature Nat Phillips and George Campbell.
Probable lineups
| Preston (probable) | West Brom (probable) |
|---|---|
| Iversen; Offiah, Storey, Gibson, Hughes; Potts, Moran, Whiteman, Devine; Jebbison, Dobbin | O’Leary; Imray, Phillips, Campbell, Styles; Mowatt, Molumby, Diakite, Price; Maja, Heggebo |
This Preston vs West Brom clash includes several narrative threads. Prediction, Team News and a short Lineups Preview have been covered above.
Tip
Filmogaz.com assesses the likely outcome as a draw. A 1-1 scoreline best reflects both teams’ recent form and absences.
