Preston vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Sheffield United
Preston host Sheffield United in this Championship meeting at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 24 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Preston +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -141. They should be able to avoid defeat against Sheffield United, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.
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Preston North End were defeated in their last league encounter, making it back-to-back Championship losses. Deepdale saw them beaten 1-0 at home to Birmingham City. Paul Heckingbottom's side had six shots on target and boasted 62% possession.
Sheffield United have won two the Championship games on the spin, triumphing 3-1 in their previous league match. This was on the road against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The Steel City team had 50% possession and managed four shots on goal, with Axel Henriksson (own goal), Harrison Burrows and Tyrese Campbell finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
United have racked up four consecutive wins over Preston. In their last clash, United banked a 1-0 home victory at Bramall Lane. The 7 most recent H2H games have included five United victories along with two draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Preston |
18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 25:19 | 30 |
| 19 |  Sheffield Utd |
18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 20:28 | 19 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Preston have had 47.5% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.
The four top scorers are Michael Smith, Thierry Small, Alfie Devine and Milutin Osmajic, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Lewis Dobbin and Ben Whiteman are the top assists makers with 2.
United have 3 victories and 7 defeats, with an average of 0.6 goals from 10.7 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.8% possession, 6.5 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 13.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Callum O'Hare and Tyrese Campbell have top scored with 2, while Harrison Burrows is next on 1. Callum O'Hare, Harrison Burrows and Andre Brooks have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Preston confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Ben Whiteman, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Alfie Devine, Harrison Armstrong, Daniel Jebbison, Lewis Dobbin.
Sheffield United confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Ben Mee, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jairo Riedewald, Sydie Peck, Harrison Burrows, Callum O'Hare, Andre Brooks, Tyrese Campbell.
Preston vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Preston vs Sheffield United betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll back Preston +0.25 for this Championship game, with odds of -141 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.
The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Championship team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.
Key Preston vs Sheffield United league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Sheffield United
Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Preston which is available at odds of +480. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Callum O'Hare (United) has racked up one or more shots on goal in one of his past nine Championship games away from home. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +245 are now available.
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Michael Smith (Preston) has managed two goals in his past five Championship matches. It’s worth a play on the +430 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Preston on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, no more than two goals and also Callum O'Hare (United) to record at minimum of one shot on target.
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Preston vs Sheffield United Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can get +155 that Preston North End win and +185 that Sheffield United triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +210.
You can back Preston at -133 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. United are -106 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -133.
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You will find favourite Tyrese Campbell at +475 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +250 that he finds the net any time.
Preston have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
United have six losses and four victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The most recent Deepdale meeting saw United claim a 2-0 win over Preston. In addition to a draw, United have been dominant with three wins in the previous 4 H2H games at Deepdale.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Sheffield United Away Stats |
4-0-6 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 08/03 2025 Sheffield United 1 Preston 0
- Championship: 09/08 2024 Preston 0 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 29/04 2023 Sheffield United 4 Preston 1
- Championship: 17/09 2022 Preston 0 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 18/01 2022 Preston 2 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 14/09 2021 Sheffield United 2 Preston 2
- Championship: 06/04 2019 Preston 0 Sheffield United 1
Preston League Stats
Sheffield United League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Preston this season are Milutin Osmajic (3), Alfie Devine (2), Michael Smith (2)
- Top Assistors for Preston this season are Ben Whiteman (2), Lewis Dobbin (2), Alfie Devine (1)
Preston vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News
Always review the Preston vs United team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Championship lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2
Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2
Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Preston Lineups
Previous Sheffield United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Preston Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paul Heckingbottom
Sheffield United Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 50:18 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 28:20 | 36 |
| 3 | Millwall | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 22:25 | 31 |
| 4 | Stoke | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 26:14 | 30 |
| 5 | Preston | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 25:19 | 30 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26:20 | 29 |
| 7 | Ipswich | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 27:20 | 28 |
| 9 | Hull | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 31:34 | 28 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 23:20 | 26 |
| 11 | Derby | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 25:25 | 26 |
| 12 | West Brom | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 20:22 | 25 |
| 13 | QPR | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 22:28 | 25 |
| 14 | Southampton | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28:25 | 24 |
| 15 | Watford | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24:23 | 24 |
| 16 | Leicester | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 22:23 | 24 |
| 17 | Charlton | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 18:23 | 23 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18:23 | 21 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 20:28 | 19 |
| 20 | Oxford | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20:25 | 18 |
| 21 | Swansea | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18:27 | 17 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15:25 | 17 |
| 23 | Norwich | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19:29 | 13 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14:36 | -10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 25:7 | 23 |
| 2 | Birmingham | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21:8 | 20 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13:9 | 20 |
| 4 | Millwall | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12:12 | 19 |
| 5 | Watford | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15:9 | 18 |
| 6 | Preston | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | 17 |
| 7 | Hull | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 17 |
| 8 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:7 | 16 |
| 9 | Ipswich | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15:9 | 16 |
| 10 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11:8 | 16 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 13 | Charlton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 14 | Leicester | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 15 | Southampton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 16 | Derby | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | 12 |
| 17 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:12 | 11 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 19 | Oxford | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 20 | Swansea | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10:15 | 9 |
| 21 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8:15 | 5 |
| 23 | Norwich | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5:24 | 2 |
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