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On 3 November 2026 · 19:45 at Deepdale Stadium (Preston), Preston take on Sheffield United, with John Busby in charge. We make Sheffield United (48%) the favourites. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Preston vs Sheffield United: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Preston lie 24th, having collected 5 points after 14 matches (1W 2D 11L); Sheffield United lie 9th, having collected 22 points (6W 4D 4L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Preston average 0.8 goals for and 2.1 against, compared with 1.3 for and 1.2 against for Sheffield United.
- Form in the competition. Preston: 1W 2D 10L, goals 10–27; Sheffield United: 5W 4D 4L, goals 17–15.
- Head to head. In 25 previous meetings, Preston have taken 6 wins to Sheffield United's 12 wins, plus 7 draws; the goal tally stands at 29–39.
What to expect
In our view Sheffield United hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.8%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.70), which we give a 56% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 56%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 51%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 25; Preston 6 wins, 7 draws, Sheffield United 12 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.7 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Preston 10–27, Sheffield United 17–15.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.
- Unavailable: Preston 4, Sheffield United 8.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 51%, top price 1.91). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann. Sheffield United will be without: M. Doherty, L. Kitching, R. One, J. Shackleton, P. Bamford, A. Davies, K. Phillips, J. Rothwell. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Preston vs Sheffield United: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 3.90 | 3.65 | 2.01 |
| Market average | 3.74 | 3.48 | 1.96 |
| Lowest odds | 3.48 | 3.28 | 1.90 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.25 | 74.5% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.91 | 1.84 | 51.5% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.01 | 1.95 | 48.5% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.20 | 3.01 | 31.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.70 | 1.67 | 55.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.10 | 44.3% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 3/11/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.6%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Preston 1–1 Sheffield United, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Preston 24th (5 points), Sheffield United 9th (22 points).
- Form in the competition: Preston 1W 2D 10L (10:27), Sheffield United 5W 4D 4L (17:15).
- H2H: 25 matches: Preston 6W 7D 12L, goals 29–39.
- Absences: Preston 4, Sheffield United 8.
Who will win Preston vs Sheffield United?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Preston vs Sheffield United: injuries and missing players
Preston
- H. Clarkeknee injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibbsmuscle injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibsonnot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. McCannhamstring injury · will miss the match
Sheffield United
- M. Dohertyinjury · will miss the match
- L. Kitchingabsence · will miss the match
- R. Onenot in the squad · will miss the match
- J. Shackletonabsence · will miss the match
- P. Bamfordnot in the squad · doubtful
- A. Daviesnot in the squad · doubtful
- K. Phillipsnot in the squad · doubtful
- J. Rothwellnot in the squad · doubtful
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | 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 United | 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 | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 18 |  Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 |  Lincoln | 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 | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Preston vs Sheffield United?
Over 2.5 goals (1.91); Sheffield United to win (2.01).
Who will win Preston vs Sheffield United?
Our estimate gives Preston a 25% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Sheffield United 48%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 3 November 2026 at 19:45, venue Deepdale Stadium, Preston. Referee: John Busby.
Who will be missing?
Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann. Sheffield United: M. Doherty, L. Kitching, R. One, J. Shackleton, P. Bamford, A. Davies, K. Phillips, J. Rothwell. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.91) and under 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 2.01).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 56% (odds 1.70).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.8%), then 0–1 (10.8%) and 1–2 (9.5%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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