Birmingham City vs Preston North End: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 13/10

Birmingham City and Preston North End have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 13/10 (Tuesday), at St. Andrew's Stadium, at 20:00, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Birmingham City have won 2 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Preston North End have won 1 time(s). Birmingham City have a 57.14% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Birmingham City vs Preston North End.

Overview Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Birmingham City are favourites, with a 57.14% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Preston North End Football Club Limited win are at 6.25 and a draw at 4.348.

In the EFL Championship, Birmingham City have 2 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 11 conceded, having Carlos Vicente Robles as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Preston North End have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 15 conceded, and Callum Lang as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Birmingham City and Preston North End

In 22 clashes, Preston North End have the advantage over Birmingham City: 10 win(s) against 6 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 22/04/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Birmingham City 2-1 Preston North End.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Birmingham City vs Preston North End, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Birmingham City: current form

Birmingham City have played 8 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:

2 win(s), 5 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.38 point(s) per match

12 goals scored (1.5 per match)

Top scorer: Carlos Vicente Robles (2 goal(s))

Preston North End: current form

Meanwhile, Preston North End are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the EFL Championship:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.5 point(s) per match

8 goals scored (1 per match)

Top scorer: Callum Lang (3 goal(s))

Birmingham City vs Preston North End key players

In the EFL Championship, Carlos Vicente Robles carries Birmingham City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Liam Millar, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Jay Stansfield has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Callum Lang is the name that frightens the most for PNE with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Delano Burgzorg leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Lewis Dobbin has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Birmingham City vs Preston North End statistics in the EFL Championship

Birmingham City have an average of 10.5 corners and 2 cards per match. Preston North End have 10.75 corners and 2.38 cards. Check the numbers for Birmingham City vs Preston North End below.

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Points & Results

• 1.56
  PPG
  0.44
• 33%
  Wins
  11%
• 22%
  First to Score
  33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.44
  Scored/game
  0.89
• 1.22
  Conceded/game
  1.78
• 1.54
  xG
  1.34
• 1.37
  xGA
  1.63

Trends

• 78%
  Both Score
  67%
• 22%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 11%
  Failed to Score
  33%

Correct score prediction for Birmingham City vs Preston North End

The favoritism in the odds points to Birmingham City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Birmingham City 1-0 Preston North End. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Check out where to watch the live match between Preston North End and Birmingham City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Birmingham City and Preston North End

The line-ups for Birmingham City vs Preston North End in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Birmingham City Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Preston North End Football Club Limited line-up

The Preston North End starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Match: Birmingham City vs Preston North End

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 13/10/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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