Sheffield vs Preston Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 8 March 2025
🔊 In the upcoming match, Sheffield United and Preston North End will face off on the field as part of the Championship. The home team is in excellent form, having won 7 of their last 10 matches, and they aim to strengthen their position in the league table. Preston, on the other hand, continues their attempts to climb higher, showcasing a stable defense. Considering the odds for a home win (1.68) and an away win (5.1), Sheffield appears to be the favorite. A tactical battle is expected with an emphasis on ball control and caution in attack.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sheffield United and Preston North End:
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 10, draws - 13;
- number of goals - 53 against 46;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.95, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.36.
The last game took place on 09 August 2024 at the home ground of Preston North End and ended with a score of 0:2.
Head-to-head statistics Sheffield - Preston

Sheffield United Team Overview
Sheffield United confidently holds a position in the upper part of the league table. The team displays an attacking style of play, scoring an average of 1.4 goals per match. In the last 10 games, they have secured 7 victories, indicating good form. However, their defense is not always flawless, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game. In home matches, Sheffield consistently scores more than 1.5 goals but rarely reaches the 3-goal mark.
Match Results: Sheffield United

Preston North End Team Overview
Preston North End is fighting to secure a mid-table position, demonstrating reliable defensive play. Over the last 10 matches, the team has suffered only 2 defeats and concedes an average of just 0.7 goals per game. However, their attacking potential is limited, scoring only 1.1 goals per match. Away from home, Preston prefers to play defensively, which allows them to hold off opponents and avoid heavy defeats. Meanwhile, the "Lilywhites" can be dangerous on counterattacks.
Match Results: Preston North End
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 10, draws - 13.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Preston North End
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of wins: 23 vs 9;
- win percentage: 66% vs 26%;
- number of losses: 6 vs 10;
- number of draws: 6 vs 16.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 5;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of draws: 0 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 1.1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.36;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Preston North End
- average total in the tournament: 2.2 vs 2.2;
- average total goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.03;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.74 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.69 vs 0.6;
- Sheffield United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.47;
- Preston North End: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.33) vs 1.1 (away - 1.25).
- Sheffield United has conceded in 7 of the last 8 home games.
- Preston North End has scored in 8 of the last 9 Championship away games.
Prediction on corners
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.2; at home field - 6.12;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 6.83.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.94, away - 3.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 2.75.
- There have been under 11.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 Preston North End away games in the Championship.
- There have been under 11.5 corners in 17 of the last 18 Preston North End games in the Championship.
- There have been under 11.5 corners in 20 of the last 21 Preston North End games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.48 (1.24 for home team and 1.24 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.29 for home team and 1.71 for away team).
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 1.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.17.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.34, away - 2.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Preston North End
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Sheffield United at home - 5 (29%);
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 11 (65%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sheffield United at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 3 (75%).