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Preston
L D L L L
VS
AI Predicts: 0-1
Away

Sheffield Utd
L L W L W
1X2 Sheffield Utd 65%
O/U Under 2.5 66%
DC X2 78%
BTTS Yes 57%
OpWin AI Probabilities
Preston 17% Draw 18% Sheffield Utd 65%
OPWIN EXPERT READ · SCV1.1

What is the prediction for the football match between Preston and Sheffield Utd?

Our prediction for the Preston–Sheffield Utd match is: Sheffield Utd to win or draw.

Other OPWIN picks

Sheffield Utd to win (65% confidence); under 2.5 goals (66% confidence); both teams to score: yes (57% confidence)

Preston

Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Preston scored an average of 0.60 goals and conceded 2.40 per match.

Sheffield Utd

Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Sheffield Utd scored an average of 1.40 goals and conceded 1.20 per match.

How the recent evidence fits the pick

Recent results add context to Double chance: Draw or Away (X2): Preston scored 0.60 and conceded 2.40 per match across 5 covered games; Sheffield Utd scored 1.40 and conceded 1.20 across 5.

Players to watch

Across 3 recent recorded appearances, J. Kenny contributed 2 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.12/10 across 3 rated appearances. Across 4 recent recorded appearances, K. Phillips contributed 1 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.78/10 across 4 rated appearances.

Recent squad-performance signal

Across recent rated squad performances used by Team Intelligence, Sheffield Utd records a mean of 6.70/10 versus 5.98/10 for Preston.

Tactical matchup and recent shapes

The current records list P. Heckingbottom for Preston and C. Wilder for Sheffield Utd. The latest recorded formations are Preston in 3-4-2-1 (Oct 17, 2026) and Sheffield Utd in 4-4-2 (Oct 17, 2026). Across 6 recent matches with possession and shot data, Preston averaged 39.8% possession and 11.8 shots per match (2.5 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 6 matches, Sheffield Utd averaged 41.3% possession and 9.7 shots (3.3 on target), a a more balanced possession and shot profile profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.

This Championship fixture takes place at Deepdale (Preston).

The recent records do not include at least three completed, scored matches both at home and away for Preston, so a reliable home/away effect cannot be assessed.

This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.

Premium Match Markets Premium markets based on the latest match assessment.
Premium Expected goals 1.30 — 1.48 Reliability 100%
1X2 — Match Result

The 1X2 market estimates a home win (1), draw (X) or away win (2).

133%Preston
X27%Draw
241%Sheffield Utd
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

BTTS Yes means both teams score at least once; No means at least one team fails to score.

Yes57%
No43%
Over / Under Goals

Each line estimates whether the match total will finish above or below the stated goals threshold.

O/U 1.5O 77%U 23%
O/U 2.5O 52%U 48%
O/U 3.5O 30%U 70%
O/U 4.5O 15%U 85%
Team Goals: Home / Away

Team-goals markets estimate each side’s scoring total separately, regardless of who wins the match.

Preston
More model-supported option Under 3.5 goals · 96%

The model assigns 96% to this outcome, the strongest probability among the listed goal lines for Preston.

Possible alternative Under 2.5 goals · 86%

A different goal line with 86% model probability; it is less supported than the leading option and carries more uncertainty.

0.5O 73%U 27%
1.5O 37%U 63%
2.5O 14%U 86%
3.5O 4%U 96%
Sheffield Utd
More model-supported option Under 3.5 goals · 94%

The model assigns 94% to this outcome, the strongest probability among the listed goal lines for Sheffield Utd.

Possible alternative Under 2.5 goals · 82%

A different goal line with 82% model probability; it is less supported than the leading option and carries more uncertainty.

0.5O 77%U 23%
1.5O 43%U 57%
2.5O 19%U 82%
3.5O 6%U 94%

These probabilities are model estimates, not guarantees or proof of betting value. Available odds and match context still matter.

Clean Sheet

A clean sheet means the selected team concedes zero goals, whether it wins or draws.

Preston23%
Sheffield Utd27%
Win to Nil

The selected team must win and concede no goals. This is narrower than a clean sheet because a draw does not qualify.

Preston16%
Sheffield Utd20%
Draw No Bet

The displayed shares compare home and away wins only; if the match is drawn, a standard Draw No Bet stake is returned.

Preston45%
Sheffield Utd55%
Asian Handicap

The handicap adjusts the final goal difference by the selected line. W/P/L show estimated win, push/refund and loss outcomes after that adjustment.

Preston
-1.5W 15%P 0%L 85%
-1W 15%P 18%L 67%
-0.5W 33%P 0%L 67%
0W 33%P 27%L 41%
+0.5W 59%P 0%L 41%
+1W 59%P 21%L 20%
+1.5W 80%P 0%L 20%
Sheffield Utd
-1.5W 20%P 0%L 80%
-1W 20%P 21%L 59%
-0.5W 41%P 0%L 59%
0W 41%P 27%L 33%
+0.5W 67%P 0%L 33%
+1W 67%P 18%L 15%
+1.5W 85%P 0%L 15%
Dutching — Exact Score

OPWIN ranks the five most likely exact-score scenarios. Each percentage is the modelled probability of that score; Combined Top 5 adds those five probabilities.

#11-112.83%
#21-28.79%
#30-18.47%
#42-17.76%
#51-07.40%
Combined Top 545.25%
How Dutching works with $100

Dutching splits one total stake across mutually exclusive exact-score outcomes; each stake is set inversely to its decimal odds to target a similar gross payout if one selected score lands. Illustration only: with $100 and hypothetical decimal odds of 8.00 (1–1), 10.00 (1–2), 11.00 (2–1), 13.00 (2–2) and 14.00 (0–1), the stakes would be about $26.92, $21.54, $19.58, $16.57 and $15.39. If one of these scores lands, the gross return would be about $215.40 before fees or other conditions. If the final score is outside the five, the full $100 is lost. These are example odds, not live prices: OPWIN percentages are model probabilities, not bookmaker odds or stake recommendations.

Winner + BTTS

This combination requires the selected match result and both teams to score at least once.

Preston + BTTS17%
Sheffield Utd + BTTS20%
Draw + BTTS20%

Preston Season

Rank#24
Points4
Matches Left27

Sheffield Utd Season

Rank#11
Points15
Matches Left27

Preston Last 5

Wrexham 4 - 1
Birmingham 4 - 0
Millwall 0 - 1
QPR 2 - 2
Lincoln 0 - 1

Sheffield Utd Last 5

Bristol City 0 - 1
Portsmouth 3 - 2
Lincoln 3 - 0
Stoke City 2 - 1
Wolves 0 - 1

Head-to-Head

No recent meetings found.

Form Analysis

Preston
L L L D L
Sheffield Utd
W L W L L

Preston Performance

⚔️ Efficiency (Goals / Match)
0.80
Goals scored4
Goals conceded9
Matches5
🛡️ Defense (Conceded / Match)1.80

Sheffield Utd Performance

⚔️ Efficiency (Goals / Match)
1.33
Goals scored8
Goals conceded8
Matches6
🛡️ Defense (Conceded / Match)1.33

Match Statistics

Detailed match statistics will appear after the match.

Expected Goals (xG)

Preston
0.77
Sheffield Utd
1.30

Live Commentary & Analysis

Match Preview

Preston vs Sheffield Utd is a Football football match on November 3, 2026 at Deepdale. Recent form is 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses (form: LLLDL) for Preston and 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses (form: WLWLL) for Sheffield Utd. This match preview combines team statistics, recent form, head-to-head context and available prediction insights to explain the fixture.

📅 3 Nov 2026
📍 Deepdale

Standings & Context

In the Football standings, Preston is currently #24 with 4 points from 11 matches, while Sheffield Utd is #11 with 15 points from 11. Recent head-to-head history: No recent head-to-head history is available for this fixture..

Performance Analysis

The performance profile shows Preston at 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per home match, versus Sheffield Utd at 1.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per away match. Expected goals (xG) are estimated at 0.77 for Preston and 1.30 for Sheffield Utd.

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