Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 07/18/2020
To build a prediction for the Preston - Birmingham match, scheduled for 18 July 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Preston have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 12 times and lost 20 matches. Birmingham, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 19 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Preston average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Birmingham average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 20 September 2019 at Birmingham's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Birmingham concedes over 2 goals in 4 out of 8 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.4
Preston scores under 2 goals in 10 out of 12 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.78
Birmingham concedes under 2 goals in 8 out of last 10 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.78
In 28 out of 36 last matches, Birmingham concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.67
Preston concedes in 11 out of 12 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.54
Preston concedesat home in 18 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.54
Birmingham scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.33
Birmingham does not win over last 12 matches.
1X1.29
Birmingham concedes in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.24
Preston scores against Birmingham in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.24
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Бен Пирсон. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Стивен Мартин (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 253 yellow cards (averaging 2.5 per match) and 5 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 9% of matches (9 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.