Championship
April 22, 2026
Birmingham
18:45
VS
Preston
Predicted score
1-0
37% confidence
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Wednesday, April 22 2026
AI Match Predictions
Prediction Reliability
37%
Team Context
Birmingham
Rank#12
Played36
Points49
PPG1.36
Goal Diff-1
L
L
L
W
D
Preston
14#Rank
36Played
49Points
1.36PPG
-1Goal Diff
L
L
D
L
D
Most Likely Scores
1-0
15.5%
6.45
2-0
12.6%
7.93
1-1
11.3%
8.89
0-0
9.5%
10.48
Both Teams To Score
YES
41% · 2.41
NO
59% · 1.71
Likely: Clean sheet
Match Result
Birmingham
53% · 1.87
Draw
33% · 3.05
Preston
14% · 7.19
Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5
2.5 Goals
Under 2.5
42%
58%
Over 42% · 2.4
Under 58% · 1.71
Over 1.5
1.5 Goals
Under 1.5
68%
32%
Over 68% · 1.47
Under 32% · 3.13
Over 3.5
3.5 Goals
Under 3.5
21%
79%
Over 21% · 4.76
Under 79% · 1.27
ℹ️ Predictions are generated using Poisson distribution models based on recent team form (home/away splits), expected goals, and historical performance. Confidence scores reflect data quality and pattern clarity.
Recent Form
Birmingham
L
L
L
W
D
Preston
L
L
D
L
D
Key Stats Comparison
Birmingham
Stat
Preston
1.63
Exp. Goals (xG)
0.73
#12
League Pos.
#14
49 pts
Points
49 pts
1.36
Points / Game
1.36
-1
Goal Diff.
-1
Head to Head
Full H2H record3 W
0 D
2 W
Birmingham
Draw
Preston
9
total goals
5
meetings
Last 3 Meetings
League Context
Full standings| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry
|
40 | 25 | 8 | 7 | +42 | 83 |
| 2 |
Millwall
|
40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | +10 | 72 |
| 3 |
Middlesbrough
|
40 | 20 | 11 | 9 | +21 | 71 |
| 4 |
Ipswich
|
38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | +28 | 69 |
| 5 |
Hull City
|
40 | 20 | 7 | 13 | +5 | 67 |
| 6 |
Wrexham
|
40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | +9 | 64 |
| 7 |
Southampton
|
39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | +15 | 63 |
| 8 |
Derby
|
40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | +7 | 60 |
| 9 |
Watford
|
40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | +3 | 56 |
| 10 |
QPR
|
40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | -5 | 56 |
| 11 |
Norwich
|
40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | +6 | 55 |
| 12 |
Stoke City
|
40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | +5 | 54 |
| 13 |
Bristol City
|
40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | +0 | 54 |
| 14 |
Birmingham
H
|
40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | -2 | 53 |
| 15 |
Preston
A
|
40 | 13 | 14 | 13 | -4 | 53 |
| 16 |
Swansea
|
40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | -5 | 53 |
| 17 |
Sheffield Utd
|
40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | +0 | 51 |
| 18 |
Charlton
|
40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | -11 | 48 |
| 19 |
Blackburn
|
40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | -12 | 46 |
| 20 |
West Brom
|
40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | -14 | 44 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
39 | 10 | 11 | 18 | -17 | 41 |
| 22 |
Leicester
|
40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | -9 | 40 |
| 23 |
Oxford United
|
40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -15 | 40 |
| 24 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
40 | 1 | 9 | 30 | -57 | -6 |
Prediction Disclaimer: These predictions are generated using statistical models based on historical form, expected goals, and league standings. They are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute betting advice. Football is inherently unpredictable — past performance is not a guarantee of future results.