27 September 2016 at 18:45

22
Full Time
Referee: Andy Woolmer

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Birmingham4wins
2draws10 meetings
Preston4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.6

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.9%Draw 30.2%Away 28.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.203.51
Max2.253.433.60
Market favourite:Birmingham · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market43.8%28.4%27.8%
Public market43.3%29.6%27.1%
Δ0.4%1.1%0.7%

Birmingham vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Birmingham (45%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BirminghamHalf-time:12Preston
15Shots13
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
21/10/25Preston0–1Birmingham2.89/3.13/2.50
01/04/24Birmingham1–0Preston2.36/3.35/3.06
19/09/23Preston2–1Birmingham2.31/3.10/3.25
21/01/23Birmingham1–2Preston2.39/3.07/3.27
03/09/22Preston0–1Birmingham1.67/3.57/5.88
15/01/22Preston1–1Birmingham1.93/3.50/4.04
25/09/21Birmingham0–0Preston2.07/3.22/3.92
20/01/21Birmingham0–1Preston2.77/3.08/2.75
31/10/20Preston1–2Birmingham2.13/3.18/3.79
21/09/19Birmingham0–1Preston2.78/3.18/2.71

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Birmingham

W 245D 209L 278
Over 2.544
Goals scored863

Away Record: Preston

W 299D 240L 285
Over 2.548
Goals scored1010

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Birmingham and Preston drew 2:2. The match was played in Championship 2016.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Birmingham have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Preston show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Birmingham

WDWLLL

Preston

LLWDDW

Birmingham vs Preston Head to Head Results

Birmingham and Preston have met 19 times — Birmingham won 6, Preston won 8, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Preston leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (19 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (42%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Birmingham are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2017.

6

Birmingham

5

Drawn

8

Preston

Goals: 19Goals: 21

Recent Meetings (19)

22 Apr 2026Birmingham2 – 1Preston
21 Oct 2025Preston0 – 1Birmingham
1 Apr 2024Birmingham1 – 0Preston
19 Sept 2023Preston2 – 1Birmingham
21 Jan 2023Birmingham1 – 2Preston
3 Sept 2022Preston0 – 1Birmingham
15 Jan 2022Preston1 – 1Birmingham
25 Sept 2021Birmingham0 – 0Preston
20 Jan 2021Birmingham0 – 1Preston
31 Oct 2020Preston1 – 2Birmingham
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026