Championship· Regular Season - 14· Deepdale
Preston
Sheffield Utd3 Nov
Preston vs Sheffield Utd Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.88
Expected goals
1.0 - 1.8
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More Preston vs Sheffield Utd tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Sheffield Utd +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| X2Sheffield Utd or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.46 | - |
| 1XPreston or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.13 | - |
| 2Sheffield Utd to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sheffield Utd -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.16 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| 1Preston to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.45 | - |
Preston vs Sheffield Utd preview & analysis
Match preview
Preston host Sheffield Utd in the Championship (Regular Season - 14) at Deepdale on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Preston are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Birmingham 0-4 away. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 10 games. Sheffield Utd are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Portsmouth 2-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 12 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Preston have won 2, Sheffield Utd have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sheffield Utd narrow favourites: Preston 17%, draw 41%, Sheffield Utd 42%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.0 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 53% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Preston 0-1 Sheffield Utd.
Recent form
Preston- 13 OctABirmingham0-4
- 10 OctHMillwall0-1
- 19 SeptAQPR2-2
- 12 SeptHLincoln0-1
- 8 SeptAWatford1-2
Sheffield Utd- 14 OctAPortsmouth2-3
- 10 OctHLincoln3-0
- 19 SeptAStoke City1-2
- 16 SeptAFleetwood Town0-1
- 13 SeptHWolves0-1
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 13 |  Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | -3 | 14 |
| 14 |  Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 16 |  Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Preston vs Sheffield Utd: FAQ
What is the Preston vs Sheffield Utd prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Preston 0-1 Sheffield Utd.
Who is the favourite to win Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
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Sheffield Utd are favourites. Our model gives Preston a 17% chance of winning, Sheffield Utd 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Preston vs Sheffield Utd kick off?
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Preston vs Sheffield Utd kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at Deepdale, Preston.
