Preston vs Sheffield Utd Prediction

Championship · Tue 3 Nov 2026
England flag England : Championship
Preston logoPreston
2 - 3
Full time · HT 1 - 3
Sheffield Utd logoSheffield Utd
Kick-offTue 3 Nov, 20:45
Our tip2 @ 2.05 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence65%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
PrestonLLDLL
03 Nov 26HSheffield Utd2 - 3Championship
31 Oct 26AStoke City0 - 2Championship
24 Oct 26HWest Brom1 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26AWrexham1 - 4Championship
13 Oct 26ABirmingham0 - 4Championship
Sheffield UtdLWDWW
03 Nov 26APreston3 - 2Championship
30 Oct 26HWrexham1 - 0Championship
24 Oct 26HDerby1 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26ABristol City1 - 0Championship
14 Oct 26APortsmouth2 - 3Championship

Head to head

Preston 2 · Draws 3 · Sheffield Utd 5

03 Nov 26Preston2 - 3Sheffield UtdChampionship
25 Apr 26Sheffield Utd2 - 3PrestonChampionship
24 Oct 25Preston3 - 2Sheffield UtdChampionship
08 Mar 25Sheffield Utd1 - 0PrestonChampionship
09 Aug 24Preston0 - 2Sheffield UtdChampionship
29 Apr 23Sheffield Utd4 - 1PrestonChampionship
17 Sep 22Preston0 - 2Sheffield UtdChampionship
18 Jan 22Preston2 - 2Sheffield UtdChampionship
14 Sep 21Sheffield Utd2 - 2PrestonChampionship
04 Sep 20Sheffield Utd2 - 2PrestonFriendlies Clubs

Our prediction

Sheffield Utd to win

@ 2.05
Backup prediction
X2  •  Draw or Sheffield Utd
@ 1.28
Confidence
65%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 49%Under 2.5: 51%
Expected goals
0.53Preston
2.65Total
2.12Sheffield Utd

Win probability

Preston25%
Draw17%
Sheffield Utd58%

Odds (1X2)

13.50
X3.40
22.05

Preston vs Sheffield Utd preview and result

Preston and Sheffield Utd met in the Championship on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 3, 1 - 3 at half time.

Our model gives Preston a 25% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sheffield Utd 58%. Our pick was Sheffield Utd to win with 65% confidence at odds of 2.05. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Sheffield Utd) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.28.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (0.5 for Preston, 2.1 for Sheffield Utd). The chance of three or more goals is 49%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 5 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Preston have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-L), scoring 4 and conceding 14. Sheffield Utd have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. In their last 10 meetings, Preston won 2, Sheffield Utd won 5 and 3 ended level. In the table, Preston are 24th with 5 points and Sheffield Utd are 10th with 19 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Preston vs Sheffield Utd?

Our pre-match prediction is Sheffield Utd to win (65% confidence) at odds of 2.05. Win chances: Preston 25%, draw 17%, Sheffield Utd 58%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Preston vs Sheffield Utd?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 49%).

What time is Preston vs Sheffield Utd?

Preston vs Sheffield Utd (Championship) was played on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Preston vs Sheffield Utd?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Sheffield Utd) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.28. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Preston24th5 pts
Sheffield Utd10th19 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 13841 1328
2 Swansea 13823 726
3 Wolves 13733 724
4 West Brom 13733 524
5 Southampton 13832 1523
6 Birmingham 13652 1023
7 Stoke City 13724 423
8 West Ham 13643 1522
9 QPR 13553 520
10 Sheffield Utd 13544 219
11 Portsmouth 13544 119
12 Millwall 13535 218
13 Blackburn 13535 -118
14 Bristol City 13535 -218
15 Norwich 13508 -115
16 Lincoln 13436 -915
17 Cardiff 13355 -114
18 Wrexham 13355 -414
19 Bolton 13427 -814
20 Charlton 13355 -1014
21 Watford 13328 -1111
22 Burnley 13166 -89
23 Derby 13148 -147
24 Preston 131210 -175