How it finished
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Preston North End 3–1. Bawler's model had Wolverhampton Wanderers in front at 49% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.6 goals; the match produced 4. Preston North End had 13 shots (2 on target) to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 15 (5), with 45% of the ball against 55%. Expected goals finished 0.7 to 1.5.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
No first-half forecast for this fixture.
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Preston North End 3–1. Bawler's model had Wolverhampton Wanderers in front at 49% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.6 goals; the match produced 4. Preston North End had 13 shots (2 on target) to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 15 (5), with 45% of the ball against 55%. Expected goals finished 0.7 to 1.5.
What was the final score in Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Preston North End 1–3 Wolverhampton Wanderers, played on 22 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Preston North End 24%, the draw 27% and Wolverhampton Wanderers 49%.
What were the stats in Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Full-time: Possession 45%–55%, Expected goals (xG) 0.7–1.5, Shots 13–15, Shots on target 2–5, Shots inside box 7–13, Big chances 0–3, Corners 5–4, Saves 2–0, Fouls 11–10, Offsides 2–3, Yellow cards 4–1.
Did both teams score in Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Yes — both Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers scored, finishing 1–3. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 51% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Wolverhampton Wanderers or draw 76%, it finished Wolverhampton Wanderers won (49% called); Total goals — we said 2.6, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 51%, it finished Yes; Second pick — we said Under 2.5 goals 52%, it finished Missed.