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Preston vs Sheffield Utd Predictions

England · Championship · Tue, 3 Nov 2026 · 20:45 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

Preston

24th in table · 5 pts

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Tue, 3 Nov 2026·20:45

2 : 3

Full timeTip: X2 · 1.27

Sheffield Utd

9th in table · 22 pts

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Win probability

29.9%Preston25.8%Draw44.3%Sheffield Utd

Our prediction

X2 · Preston

Preston vs Sheffield Utd listed tip from the board.

Odds1.27
Confidence78.74%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Preston 29.9%
  • Draw 25.8%
  • Sheffield Utd 44.3%

Board tips

Betting Tips

  • Double ChanceX2Odds 1.2779%Won
  • cards ouOver 3.5Odds 1.7358%Lost
  • corners ouOver 6.5Odds 3.6627%Lost
  • Win Either Half2Odds 1.5764%Won

Season statistics

Championship · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

PrestonSheffield Utd
Goals scored (avg)
0.81.2
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
21
Wins
16
Played
1414

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Preston1W 2D 6L in last 9
  • 31 OctStoke City2 – 0PrestonL
  • 24 OctPreston1 – 1West BromD
  • 17 OctWrexham4 – 1PrestonL
  • 13 OctBirmingham4 – 0PrestonL
  • 10 OctPreston0 – 1MillwallL
  • 19 SeptQPR2 – 2PrestonD
  • 12 SeptPreston0 – 1LincolnL
  • 8 SeptWatford2 – 1PrestonL
  • 5 SeptPreston2 – 1BlackburnW
Sheffield Utd4W 1D 4L in last 9
  • 30 OctSheffield Utd1 – 0WrexhamW
  • 24 OctSheffield Utd1 – 1DerbyD
  • 17 OctBristol City0 – 1Sheffield UtdW
  • 14 OctPortsmouth3 – 2Sheffield UtdL
  • 10 OctSheffield Utd3 – 0LincolnW
  • 19 SeptStoke City2 – 1Sheffield UtdL
  • 16 SeptFleetwood Town1 – 0Sheffield UtdL
  • 13 SeptSheffield Utd0 – 1WolvesL
  • 8 SeptBlackburn1 – 2Sheffield UtdW
H2H
Head to headPreston 2W · 3D · Sheffield Utd 4W · 3.6 goals a game
  • 25 AprSheffield Utd2 – 3Preston
  • 24 OctPreston3 – 2Sheffield Utd
  • 8 MarSheffield Utd1 – 0Preston
  • 9 AugPreston0 – 2Sheffield Utd
  • 29 AprSheffield Utd4 – 1Preston
  • 17 SeptPreston0 – 2Sheffield Utd
  • 18 JanPreston2 – 2Sheffield Utd
  • 14 SeptSheffield Utd2 – 2Preston
  • 4 SeptSheffield Utd2 – 2Preston

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

No over/under prices stored.

Match result

Preston3.13
Draw3.62
Sheffield Utd2.11

No BTTS prices stored.

No double chance prices stored.

Preston

Chance29.9%
Odds3.13

Draw

Chance25.8%
Odds3.62

Sheffield Utd

Chance44.3%
Odds2.11

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: X2 at 1.27

PrestonSheffield Utd
Recent form28%72%
Attack40%60%
Defence33%67%
Goals model40%60%
Head-to-head39%61%
Overall40%60%

Trends

Trend · Championship

Preston scored 0.8 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Championship

Preston conceded 2 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Championship

Failed to score in 4 of those 9.

Trend · Championship

Over 2.5 goals in 5 of those 9.

Preston vs Sheffield Utd: prediction & preview

England · Championship · Tue, 3 Nov 2026

Preston meet Sheffield Utd in the England, Championship on 3 November 2026 at 20:45 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 2–3.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Sheffield Utd at 2.11. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 44.3% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Preston vs Sheffield Utd FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Preston vs Sheffield Utd match?

Kickoff is 20:45 on 3 November 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Preston vs Sheffield Utd?

Sheffield Utd is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 2.11. The margin-adjusted share is about 44.3%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over and under 2.5 prices are not stored for this match.

Do both teams score on this match?

A both-teams-to-score price is not stored for this match.