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Birmingham City v Preston North End prediction

Wed 22 Apr, 19:45 Championship Full time 2–1
Our pick, revealed after full time Won
Birmingham City to win 60%
Birmingham 60% Draw 23% Preston North End 17%
Best price1.53 Betfair Fair price1.68 from our 60%

How we got to 60%

Three sources, blended. How it works →
Bookmaker oddsWhat the market thinks, margin removed 61%
Match modelGoals, chances created and conceded 58%
Recent formLast 5 for each side, home and away —
Blended chanceBirmingham City to win 60%

Form

Last 5, oldest first
Birmingham City All games L L L W D
0–1 at DRB 0–1 v BBR 1–2 at IPS 2–0 v WXH 1–1 at HUL
Preston North End All games W D D W L
3–1 v STK 2–2 at LEI 1–1 v QPR 2–1 at CHA 0–2 v WBA

Both teams to score

Revealed after full time
BTTS Yes49% Both teams scored in 2 of Birmingham City's last 6 home games. Both teams scored in 3 of Preston North End's last 6 away games.

Match result odds

GB-licensed bookmakers
BookmakerBirminghamDrawPreston North End
Betfair 1.53 4.00 5.00
WilliamHill 1.50 4.00 5.80
bet365 1.50 4.33 5.75
Best price in each column highlighted. Odds can change, so check before you bet.

Birmingham City v Preston North End: prediction and result

Birmingham City hosted Preston North End in the Championship on Wednesday 22 April and won 2–1.

Birmingham City are in mixed form: 1 won, 1 drawn and 3 lost from their last 5, 4 points from a possible 15. They have scored 4 and conceded 5 in that run. Their last game was a 1–1 draw away at Hull City.

Preston North End are in decent form: 2 won, 2 drawn and 1 lost from their last 5, 8 points from a possible 15. They have scored 8 and conceded 7 in that run. Their last game was a 0–2 defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion.

The best prices across 3 UK bookmakers are 1.53 for Birmingham, 4.33 for the draw and 5.80 for Preston North End. The bookmakers make Birmingham City favourites, at about 62% once the margin is taken out.

Our prediction: Birmingham City to win, with a 60% chance. The market puts it at 61% and our match model at 58%, and blending those with recent form gives 60%. The best price, 1.53 at Betfair, is shorter than our fair price of 1.68. The pick won.

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Best prices from GB-licensed bookmakers. Odds can change; check before betting.