The model estimates 2.35 goals for Sheffield Utd and 0.92 for Preston North End. 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 Sheffield Utd and 6 for Preston North End, 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 · 63%. . 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.
Sheffield Utd is going head to head with Preston North End on January 26, 2027 at 00:00. This match is part of Championship — Round 28.
Sheffield Utd take on Preston North End in the Championship on 26 January 2027 at 00:00.
Sheffield Utd are currently placed 12th in the table with 16 points, while Preston North End occupy 24th position with 5 points.
Sheffield Utd come into this match with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Preston North End have 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 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 61%. Most likely scoreline: 2-0. Avg goals: 3.27. Over 2.5: 63%. BTTS: 55%.




Sheffield Utd have won only 2 of their last 6 matches.
In their last 6 home matches, Sheffield Utd have been unbeaten on 4 occasions.
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 concede an average of 2.17 goals per game across their last 6 matches.