Our Sheff Utd vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Sheff Utd vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Sheff Utd vs Preston prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sheff Utd's Last Match – QPR vs Sheff Utd
Sheff Utd must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Championship victory over QPR in their last outing. In that match, Sheff Utd recorded 45% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QPR | 55% | 9 (5) | 1.3 | 40 |
Sheff Utd | 45% | 3 (2) | 0.91 | 29 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Swansea
Preston should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 England Championship draw against Swansea on March 4. In that match, Preston recorded 49% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 49% | 10 (5) | 1.51 | 40 |
Swansea | 51% | 5 (1) | 0.47 | 40 |
Sheff Utd vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.1 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Sheff Utd 14-11
Preston 11-7
What are the odds for this match?
Sheff Utd to win: @1.65
Draw: @4
Preston to win: @4.75
Lineups
Sheff Utd (4-2-3-1) : Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Vinicius Souza, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer, Callum O`Hare, Ben Brereton, Tyrese Campbell
Preston (5-3-2) : Freddie Woodman, Robbie Brady, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Ryan Porteous, Kaine Hayden, Stefan Teitur Thordarson, Sam Greenwood, Brad Potts, Will Keane, Emil Riis