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by Sridhar in Championship Predictions
Sheffield United will look to maintain their push for automatic promotion from the EFL Championship as they host mid-table Preston North End in a matchday 36 meeting. This match on Saturday at Bramall Lane between the second-placed Blades and the 15th-placed Lilywhites comes with our prediction of a home win.
United’s tally of 73 points puts them three points behind leaders Leeds United and two points ahead of Burnley. Preston have 43 points and are 12 points above the relegation zone.
The Blades defeated QPR 2-1 away from home last week to bounce back from the 3-1 loss to Leeds a week before. That loss to Leeds remains their only reverse in the last six matches, winning the other five. The defeat came at home and remains their only defeat at Bramall Lane in the last three league matches here. They defeated Preston 2-0 in the reverse fixture back in August, which was their third win over them in a row.
Preston had a dull 0-0 draw on Tuesday to make it four games without a win in the Championship. Although three of those were draws, the lack of wins nearly extinguished their chances of a late playoff dash. They even lost four of their last seven away league games, although two wins suggest they won’t be a pushover.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sheffield United v Preston North End Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.67 | 3.6 | 5.25 |
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1.67 | 3.75 | 5.5 |
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2 | 2.4 | 4.8 |
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1.7 | 3.73 | 5.67 |
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1.7 | 3.73 | 5.67 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sheffield United and Preston North End?
Our prediction for the Sheffield United vs Preston North End match is: Sheffield United wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/03/2025 between Sheffield United and Preston North End in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 56.28% for a win of Sheffield United against Preston North End with odds of 2 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sheffield United vs Preston North End is 13.46% with odds of 3.85 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.26% chance ⭐ for a win of Preston North End vs Sheffield United with odds of 5.67 at 1xbet.
Sheffield United - Preston North End Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sheffield United Preston North End Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United wins | 56.28% | 2 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.71% | 2.24 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 52.92% | 2.08 at Unibet |
| Half-time / Full-time : Sheffield United/Sheffield United | 26.06% | 2.75 at Bet365 |
Sheffield United vs Preston North End Form
Sheffield United and Preston North End's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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83 | 39 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
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14
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47 | 38 | 10 | 17 | 11 | -5 |
Sheffield United and Preston North End Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1 Feb 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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18 Jan 2025 - Championship
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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15 Feb 2025 - Championship
1 Feb 2025 - Championship
21 Jan 2025 - Championship
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
18 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
18 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
8 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
31 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Jan 2025 - Championship
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
Sheffield United vs Preston North End Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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29 Apr 2023 - Championship
17 Sep 2022 - Championship
6 Apr 2019 - Championship
22 Sep 2018 - Championship
Sheffield United against Preston North End Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Most goals and assists
Sheffield United
Preston North End
T. Campbell
(10 Goals)
M. Osmajic
(10 Goals)
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E. Riis
(10 Goals)
C. O`Hare
(6 Assists)
B. Potts
(3 Assists)
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M. Frokjaer-Jensen
(3 Assists)
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M. Osmajic
(3 Assists)
Sheffield United - Preston North End Key Points
- Sheffield United have won seven of their last nine league matches, losing only two.
- At home, United won two of their last three matches.
- Including a 2-0 reverse fixture result, United won their last three matches against Preston.
- Preston lost two of their last three away matches.
- Preston haven’t won any of their last four league matches, failing to score in two.
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Our Sheffield United vs Preston North End Prediction
The top three teams in the Championship are separated by just five points as we move towards the business end of the season. Sheffield United have a lead of two points over Burnley, which means they can’t afford to drop points here. Preston don’t have an imminent danger of relegation and are stuck in the midtable with some inconsistent results. They have especially struggled away from home and may not trouble their hosts here. That’s why our Sheffield United vs Preston North End prediction is Sheffield United wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sheffield United Preston North End
| Sheffield United vs Preston North End | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United wins | 1.62 | 1.67 | +3.1% |
| Draw | 4.1 | 3.6 | -12.2% |
| Preston North End wins | 4.75 | 5.25 | +10.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sheffield United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 3.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 61.7% and is now 59.9% (-1.8%)
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