Preston vs Sheffield United Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 24 October 2025
🔊 The match between Preston North End and Sheffield United will kick off the 12th round of the Championship. The hosts sit mid-table, while the visitors are hovering around the relegation zone. However, Sheffield United currently boast the better form, and bookmakers have them pegged as favorites for the clash at Deepdale on October 24.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sheffield United):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Preston North End and Sheffield United:
- played 43 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 20, draws - 13;
- number of goals - 46 against 54;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.93, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Sheffield United
Preston North End Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Preston North End, away team - Birmingham City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Preston North End vs Birmingham City):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Preston North End have shown inconsistent form in their last five matches, securing one win, two draws, and suffering two losses. Currently sitting in 11th place, they risk slipping into the bottom half of the table if this poor run continues. The Lilywhites' playing style focuses on solid defense coupled with swift counterattacks, conceding an average of just 0.91 goals per match.
Match Results: Preston North End
Sheffield United Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Blackburn Rovers, away - Sheffield United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Sheffield United continue their fight for survival, currently sitting in 21st place in the table. Over their last five matches, they've secured three wins and suffered two defeats. The Blades are known for their high pressing and aggressive attacking style, but they average just 0.64 goals per game while conceding 1.55, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. However, Chris Wilder is beginning to turn things around, as evidenced by their back-to-back victories.
Match Results: Sheffield United
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 20, draws - 13.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Sheffield United
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 36% vs 27%;
- losses: 3 vs 8;
- draws: 4 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 7;
- draws: 3 vs 0.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.07, the guests - 1.26;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Sheffield United
- average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2.18;
- average total goals scored: 1.09 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.18;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.55 vs 0.45;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Sheffield United: average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.17) vs 0.6 (away - 0.67).
- Sheffield United have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 games.
- Sheffield United have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games (Championship).
- Sheffield United have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on corners
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.09; at home field - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 4.17.
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.18, away - 6.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; away - 6.67.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.94 (1.47 for home team and 1.47 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.29 (1.1 for home team and 1.19 for away team).
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.27; at home - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.5.
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Sheffield United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 2 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sheffield United away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Sheffield United away - 1 (17%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The "Lilywhites" will likely aim to leverage their home advantage to secure a positive result against a lower-table opponent. However, Sheffield have gained momentum and are considered favorites even on the road, and we believe this is entirely justified. Based on recent match statistics from both sides, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable choice. We suggest this wager, anticipating a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors.
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