Preston v West Brom predictions: Lilywhites low-scoring trend may come to an end

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Preston v West Brom in the Championship on Wednesday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Football & Main Event, 8pm Wednesday

Best bet

Over 2.5 goals
1pt 13-10 bet365, Coral, Ladbrokes

Team news

Preston
Andrew Hughes (illness) could return to the squad and Troy Parrott is pushing for a recall in attack.

West Brom
Semi Ajayi (ankle) and Daryl Dike (thigh) remain absent.

Match preview

Preston's 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Saturday was their sixth goalless outcome in 11 Championship fixtures, but there could be some decent entertainment and a few goals when the Lilywhites take on struggling West Brom at Deepdale.

The low-scoring statistics are stacking up for mid-table North End, who possess the EFL's best defensive record of four goals conceded and joint-worst offensive record of three goals scored.

However, manager Ryan Lowe usually encourages his team to get on the front foot and it should be a matter of time before they take more of their chances.

West Brom have netted 17 goals and conceded the same number but their manager Steve Bruce is under huge pressure after Saturday's 3-2 loss at home to Swansea, a defeat which left the Baggies 21st.

Bruce will surely feel that he has to target a victory at Deepdale and an attacking approach from the away side could contribute to a high-scoring outcome.

Key stat

West Brom's 11 league fixtures have generated 34 goals, an average of 3.09 goals per game.

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