Preston have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five Championship games
Preston have been defeated by a three-goal margin in two of their last three Championship games
West Brom are going through a sticky patch with three losses in a row at the worst possible time but they can clinch a top-six finish by defeating Preston at the Hawthorns. Albion have won 14 of 22 home league games and should take early control against North End, who have lost four on the spin.