The model estimates 0.98 goals for Preston North End and 1.76 for Sheffield Utd. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Preston North End and 6 for Sheffield Utd, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Sheffield Utd · 49%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Preston North End is going head to head with Sheffield Utd on November 03, 2026 at 19:45. This match is part of Championship — Round 14.
Preston North End take on Sheffield Utd in the Championship on 3 November 2026 at 19:45.
Preston North End are currently placed 24th in the table with 5 points, while Sheffield Utd occupy 10th position with 19 points.
Preston North End come into this match with 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Sheffield Utd have 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 90 recorded meetings, Sheffield Utd have 43 wins against Preston North End, with 23 draws.
Prediction: Sheffield Utd to win with probability 49%. Most likely scoreline: 0-2. Avg goals: 2.74. Over 2.5: 52%. BTTS: 53%.




Preston North End have won only 0 of their last 6 matches.
Preston North End have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Preston North End have lost by 2+ goals in 3 of their last 6 matches.
In their last 6 matches, Sheffield Utd have been unbeaten on 4 occasions.
Sheffield Utd have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 6 matches.
Sheffield Utd score an average of 1.50 goals per game across their last 6 matches.