Preston vs Birmingham tips and predictions

Birmingham poised to stutter

With a handful of points between them, it's first placed Preston hosting sixth placed Birmingham in this Championship clash as the home team looks to increase the 5 points between the sides.

It's hard to make a valid case against these prices. In what is little more than guesswork the inclination is towards the home win.

The hosts start the match having won all of their last 5 games.

The hosts have enjoyed some form in previous displays. Preston have scored two or more goals in 5 of their recent 6 matches and that's been backed up throughout their ranks. Recently they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 5 games.

In front of goal, The Blues have been underwhelming. They've scored one or less goals in 15 of their last 18 matches. Despite these stats suggesting they are struggling to find form, if Birmingham come out motivated, then all bets are off.

Preston have won 7 of the last 13 fixtures between these sides before this one. With regard to previous meetings the head-to-head stats point to another home win.

Don't be surprised to see these sides ending up sharing the spoils though. Each of the sides is capable of turning a game around and it might be a match with goals at both ends of the park. It might not be a popular opinion but the Yes BTTS bet is a tentative side bet for this particular game.