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Preston vs Sheffield Utd - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Championship Deepdale, Preston 
Match Events
2'
2'
Leroy L.
Assist: Vukcevic A.
13'
13'
Sub
Kenny J. In: Lang C.
Out: Kenny J.
27'
27'
Peck S.
Assist: Burrows H.
AI Match Summary
The Championship game between Preston and Sheffield Utd finished 2-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sheffield Utd.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
7%
20%
73%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Sheffield Utd
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
73%
/ High Confidence
- Sheffield Utd carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Sheffield Utd a 73% chance of winning this.
- European nights carry their own weight — this Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Preston Clean Sheet 13%
Sheffield Utd Clean Sheet 17%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston | Sheffield Utd |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 31 |
| Wins | 6 | 15 |
| Draws | 3 | 7 |
| Losses | 20 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.14 | 1.55 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.03 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.88 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Nov 3, 2026 Championship
Preston vs Sheffield Utd
2:3
Apr 25, 2026 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Preston
2:3
Oct 24, 2025 Championship
Preston vs Sheffield Utd
3:2
Mar 8, 2025 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Preston
1:0
Aug 9, 2024 Championship
Preston vs Sheffield Utd
0:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Preston Compare
Top Goalscorer Leroy L.
1 Goals Assists Leader Lang C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44
Sheffield Utd Compare
Top Goalscorer Peck S.
3 Goals Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston 10 / 100
Sheffield Utd 84 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Preston Sheffield Utd
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sheffield Utd Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Historical meetings average 3.60 goals per match.
Preston found the back of the net in 66% of recent matches (29 games).
Defensive concern: Sheffield Utd conceded in 68% of 31 recent games.
Solid form: Preston remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Preston VS Sheffield Utd
0.63 Goals Scored 1.25
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston
(Home) 03 Nov
Preston
2 : 3 Sheffield Utd
31 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 0 Preston
24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
17 Oct
Wrexham
4 : 1 Preston
13 Oct
Birmingham
4 : 0 Preston
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03 Nov
Preston
2 : 3 Sheffield Utd
24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
10 Oct
Preston
0 : 1 Millwall
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
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Sheffield Utd
(Away) 03 Nov
Preston
2 : 3 Sheffield Utd
30 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 0 Wrexham
24 Oct
Sheffield Utd
1 : 1 Derby
17 Oct
Bristol City
0 : 1 Sheffield Utd
14 Oct
Portsmouth
3 : 2 Sheffield Utd
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03 Nov
Preston
2 : 3 Sheffield Utd
17 Oct
Bristol City
0 : 1 Sheffield Utd
14 Oct
Portsmouth
3 : 2 Sheffield Utd
19 Sept
Stoke City
2 : 1 Sheffield Utd
16 Sept
Fleetwood Town
1 : 0 Sheffield Utd
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 2 | Wolves | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 3 | Birmingham | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 4 | Stoke City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 5 | Swansea | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 6 | West Brom | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 7 | Southampton | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29:14 | 24 |
| 8 | West Ham | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 | QPR | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 | Bolton | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 19:26 | 17 |
| 18 | Cardiff | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 | Lincoln City | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11:29 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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