Our Preston vs Sheff Wed Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Sheff Wed in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Preston vs Sheff Wed 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
Preston's Last Match – Wrexham vs Preston
Preston will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship setback against Wrexham on December 29. In that match, Preston recorded 54% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wrexham | 46% | 12 (6) | 2.25 | 30 |
 Preston | 54% | 9 (4) | 0.83 | 62 |
Sheff Wed's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Blackburn
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sheff Wed must win after their 0-0 England Championship draw against Blackburn on December 29. In that match, Sheff Wed saw 45% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 45% | 4 (0) | 0.49 | 26 |
 Blackburn | 55% | 9 (2) | 0.74 | 48 |
Preston vs Sheff Wed Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Sheff Wed | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sheff Wed average 0.7 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Preston 12-12
Sheff Wed 7-19
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @1.533
Draw: @3.9
Sheff Wed to win: @6.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Preston (3-1-4-2) : Daniel Iversen, Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Ben Whiteman, Pol Valentín, Alfie Devine, Ali McCann, Jamal Lewis, Michael Smith, Milutin Osmajic
Sheff Wed (3-1-4-2) : Pierce Charles, Dominic Iorfa, Gabriel Otegbayo, Liam Cooper, Jarvis Thornton, Liam Palmer, Barry Bannan, Charlie McNiell, Harry Amass, Bailey Tye Cadamarteri, Svante Ingelsson
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