Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 08/09/2024
To build a prediction for the Preston - Sheffield Utd match, scheduled for 9 August 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Preston have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 10 times and lost 22 matches. Sheffield Utd, having played 50 matches, won 31 times, drew 7 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Preston average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Sheffield Utd average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded. These sides last met on 28 April 2023 at Sheffield Utd's ground, where the home side came out on top.
The odds on Sheffield Utd winning, despite the green upward arrow, rose by only 0.01%. So we will reason without paying attention to that. Last season, Preston finished with five defeats, failing to score a single goal. And in the transfer window, they sold their key players, captain Alan Brown and ... Show more
If we look at how Preston played at home last season, we can see that over their last 20 Championship games they had 11 wins and 9 draws on yellow cards. I don't think anything has changed fundamentally in their play.
Preston does not score in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.99
In 4 last matches, Preston lost the first half.
1st Half - W22.81
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Preston lost the first half to Sheffield Utd.
1st Half - W22.81
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Sheffield Utd won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.54
Preston lost in 5 matches straight.
W22.25
Sheffield Utd won in 8 out of 10 last matches.
W22.25
In 10 out of 12 last matches involving Sheffield Utd, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.15
In 6 last away matches involving Sheffield Utd, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.15
Preston concedes over 1 goal from Sheffield Utd in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.14
In 11 out of 13 last matches involving Preston, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.058
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Али Макканн. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. Several more Sheffield Utd players may also miss out.