Preston vs Sheffield United: Predictions and Betting Tips
Key Stats:
- Two wins, one draw and two defeats for Preston in their last five home games
- Seven consecutive matches conceding at least one goal for Preston
- Three consecutive away wins for Sheffield
- Sheffield have only conceded two goals in their last five games
Preston
Preston go into the game on the back of a 2-1 win over Barnsley in their last game. With the win, Preston are currently in fifteenth place, nine points clear of the relegation places.
Preston’s home form has been really good, with 19 of their 28 total points coming from playing at Deepdale Stadium. They also have a positive goal balance, having scored 15 goals and conceded 12 goals.
Preston need to have more consistency in their play to be in a higher position, this season they have only managed two wins in a row on two occasions.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United are going through their best spell of the season, with four wins and a draw they are the second team with the most points in the last five games, behind only Blackburn. Sheffield United will be looking to continue this momentum as they look to move into the playoff places.
Thanks to three away wins in a row, Sheffield are currently the fourth best away team in the Championship. However, their goal tally remains negative, with 14 goals scored and 17 conceded. Sheffield are coming off the back of a win at leaders Fulham in the last game, playing as visitors, so motivation should be high.
The last six Preston vs Sheffield ended with less than 2.5 total goals per game.
Preston vs Sheffield United Predictions
Preston are not a bad side at home, but this matchday they face one of the in-form teams on a run of three away wins in a row. Remember that Sheffield Wednesday were in the Premier League last season, so they are still a team with a lot of status in this category. In short, we see Sheffield as favourites to win this match.
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