West Brom vs Preston tips and predictions

West Brom can smother Preston

It's fifth placed West Brom versus 15th placed Preston in this Championship clash as the hosts look to add to the 12-point gap between the sides.

Backing overwhelming favourites like these is not for everyone but the visitors aren't likely to upset the apple cart.

The hosts are going into the match having strung together 6 wins from their last 10 home games.

The home defence could be the key to victory for them and they have conceded no more than once in all of their last 13 home games. At the same time the away side has been a little deflated in this aspect of the game. Preston have conceded at least once in all of their last 12 assignments. This apparent weakness could be the difference between winning and losing. The travelling team's defending could face a sturn test.

West Brom have won 5 of the last 6 fixtures between these sides. This looks like an ideal time for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. They'll have too much for their rivals again this time around. In their last outing Preston were beaten 1-0 by Swansea.

West Brom are the clear favourites but things could get exciting if Preston can make a match of it. It's not that obvious but the Yes BTTS bet is the cautious side bet. Whatever happens here, expect West Brom to prevail.