Preston North End vs Sheffield United: predictions, H2H and market odds

Preston North End have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 8 of their last 10 matches, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded (0.87 expected goals for, 1.37 against). Preston North End still have other matches before this one, starting with West Bromwich Albion on 24 October, so their figures here will update as those results come in. Sheffield United have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded (1.17 expected goals for, 1.45 against). Sheffield United still have other matches before this one, starting with Derby County on 24 October, so their figures here will update as those results come in.

Both teams scored in 60% of Preston North End's recent matches and 60% of Sheffield United's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 8 meetings Preston North End won 2, Sheffield United won 4 and 2 ended level. The most recent, on 25 Apr 2026, finished Sheffield United 2–3 Preston North End.