Preston v Sheff Utd Tips

Preston’s consistency and collective energy provide a strong foundation to challenge a capable opponent. Their transitional sharpness and willingness to impose tempo shifts may ultimately define the contest. A composed, assertive display could bring them the reward they seek.

Four of the last four games that these two teams have played against each other have seen Sheffield United win all four games. Sheffield United are finding their form with two wins in their last two games, whilst Preston have lost their last two games. From this analysis, I lean towards Sheffield United getting the win today.

Sheffield United seem to be getting their act together and they come into this after back to back victories in the Championship. However, they've lost 4 of their 6 away games so far this season while Preston have only lost once at home and have the 5th best home record at the time of writing this tip. Therefore, Sheffield United might have to settle for a point here.

Sheffield United has won 3 and lost 8 of their 11 league games played and sits 21st in the Championship with 9 points, winning their last league game played 1-3 away against Blackburn. Sheffield United has scored 7 goals and conceded 17 goals in their 11 league games played. Preston has won 4, drawn 4, and lost 3 of their 11 league games played and sits 11th in the Championship with 16 points, losing their last league game played 0-1 at home against Birmingham. Preston has scored 12 goals and conceded 10 goals in their 11 league games played. Sheffield United has won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 head-to-heads against Preston, doing the double over them last season in the league 1-0 at home and 0-2 in this fixture. I am taking this match to have over 2.5 goals scored in this game tonight.