Preston vs West Brom prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-09-29 14:00.
Preston North End felt the full extent of the Championship's competitive nature last time out, after a 1-1 draw with Rotherham saw them relinquish their top spot and slip down to third. That’s a harsh consequence for the division’s only remaining undefeated team (W6, D2), who’ll be hoping the full week’s recovery after being relieved from Carabao Cup duties unlike those above them in Leicester and Ipswich, will aid in summiting the Championship table once again.
Ryan Lowe’s men have built their house on a defensively solid foundation, seeing as they’re yet to concede more than once in a single game this Championship season. That too has been the case when West Bromwich Albion pay Deepdale a visit, with the Lilywhites restricting them to one goal or less in 16 of the last 18 H2Hs they’ve hosted (PRE: W9, D5, L4).
That could spell trouble for West Brom, who required a penalty save by goalkeeper Alex Palmer just to see out a third successive draw by holding Millwall to a 0-0 stalemate last round. Manager Carlos Corberán attributed their poor display to not being “clinical enough in the final third”, a critique that needs fixing if his side are to improve on their current mid-table tenancy.
Failing to do so would see the Baggies go winless in five consecutive league games for the first time since a run of eight ending in October last year. Hitting the road doesn’t provide much inspiration either, seeing as they’ve won a lowly two of their last 16 matches on their travels (D4, L10).
Players to watch: Duane Holmes may put his hand up to lead Preston to victory, since his last five goals have all come at home, while in opposition it might be the perfect time for Okay Yokuşlu to open his account for the season, after scoring both goals in West Brom’s 2-0 win in the most recent H2H, that being the fourth time in a row he’s netted the match opener when scoring.
Hot streak: West Brom are the only Championship side this season who have seen all their games replicate the half-time result at full-time.