Preston North End vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Sridhar in Championship Predictions
Life back in the Championship for Sheffield United starts with a tricky trip to Deepdale, facing Preston. This match of the new season will be played on Friday night, and the prediction is that the home fans could have the last laugh.
Preston finished just outside the playoff spots last year, ten points outside the top six. It could have been a different story if they hadn’t fallen away late in the season. The Lilywhites ended with five straight defeats, and with each of those losses coming without scoring, Preston wouldn’t want to look back at the last season.
Despite their overall indifferent form, Preston were a tough team to beat in home matches, winning 11 and drawing four of their 23 home league games last season. Another aspirant for the playoff spot is Sheffield United, who were relegated from the Premier League last year with only 16 points, finishing as the last side out of 20.
The Blades will look for an immediate promotion back to the top division but will have to navigate through a two-point penalty. United were handed a two-point penalty for defaulting on payments to other clubs. That said, their performance in the friendly matches preceding the season has been impressive.
Sheffield United won four and drew one of their last five friendlies, giving some momentum in their quest to start well. They have also won their last two matches against Preston, when the sides last met in the Champions League in the 2022–23 season.
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The Best Betting Odds for Preston North End v Sheffield United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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301 | 41 | 1 |
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2.9 | 3.3 | 2.37 |
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470 | 51 | 1 |
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470 | 51 | 1 |
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3.15 | 3.35 | 2.3 |
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2.97 | 3.46 | 2.34 |
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3.2 | 3.5 | 2.17 |
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2.96 | 3.46 | 2.34 |
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2.9 | 3.4 | 2.35 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Sheffield United?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Sheffield United match is: Preston win or draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 09/08/2024 between Preston North End and Sheffield United in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 24.44% for a win of Preston North End against Sheffield United with odds of 470 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Sheffield United is 10.69% with odds of 51 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 64.86% chance ⭐ for a win of Sheffield United vs Preston North End with odds of 2.37 at Ladbrokes.
Preston North End - Sheffield United Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Sheffield United Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United wins | 64.86% | 2.37 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.21% | 6.26 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 50% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Sheffield United/Sheffield United | 36.56% | 3.75 at Bet365 |
Preston North End vs Sheffield United Form
Preston North End and Sheffield United's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6
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9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
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21
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4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -6 |
Preston North End and Sheffield United Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Preston North End against Sheffield United : Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
29 Apr 2023 - Championship
17 Sep 2022 - Championship
6 Apr 2019 - Championship
22 Sep 2018 - Championship
Preston North End against Sheffield United Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Preston North End - Sheffield United Key Points
- Sheffield United conceded goals in four of their five friendlies coming into the start of this league season
- Preston have won three of their last four matches
- Preston avoided defeat in seven of their last ten home competitive matches, winning five and drawing two
- Two of the last four matches between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw
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Our Preston North End vs Sheffield United Prediction
Preston were in the race to fight for promotion playoff spots last season but have eventually drifted away. Sheffield United are coming back to the Championship after a disappointing season in the Premier League last year. They are notorious for their slow starts, and the Blades could be caught out at Deepdale, which is a tough venue to travel to. That makes our Preston vs Sheffield United prediction a double chance for Preston.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Sheffield United
| Preston North End vs Sheffield United | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 2.8 | 301 | +10,650.0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 41 | +1,105.9% |
| Sheffield United wins | 2.4 | 1 | -58.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sheffield United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 58.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 41.7% and is now 100.0% (58.3%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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