Promotion-chasing Sheffield United welcome Preston to Bramall Lane on Saturday, aiming to keep up with Leeds. Read on for our Sheffield Utd vs Preston predictions.
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Sheffield Utd vs Preston prediction: Blade to make it six from seven.
Key Stats:
- Sheffield United have won five of their last six games.
- Preston, meanwhile, have won just two of their last six.
- However, Preston have been tight at the back, only conceding three in those six matches.
- The Blades have not lost to Preston since 2018.
Correct score prediction: Sheffield Utd 2-0 Preston
We back Sheffield United to see off Preston's challenge at Bramall Lane. The Lancashire side have improved of late, particularly defensively, but the Blades' attack will likely be too much for them.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Blades backed to beat PNE
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sheffield United are comfortably the bookies' expected winner for this game, with their 4/6 odds implying a a 60% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sheffield United on top
Sheffield United have certainly had the upper hand in this fixture in recent years, winning their last three encounters with their visitors and drawing the previous two.
One silver lining for Preston is that their last victory over Sheffield United did come away.
England Championship 09/08/24
Preston
Sheff Utd
England Championship 29/04/23
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Preston
England Championship 17/09/22
Preston
Sheff Utd
England Championship 18/01/22
Preston
Sheff Utd
England Championship 14/09/21
Sheff Utd
Preston
Sheffield Utd preview: Can they put the squeeze on Leeds?
Sheffiled United responded well to their loss to Leeds a fortnight ago, with a 2-1 win over a tricky QPR side that made it five wins in their last six.
The Blades will feel confident of taking all three points, but will still be without Jamie Shackleton and Ollie Arblaster for this one.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Choudhury, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows, Peck, Hamer, O'Hare, Brereton Diaz, Campbell
England Championship 12/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Blackburn
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Sheff Utd
1
Preston preview: Normal service resumed?
Normality was restored to Deepdale last weekend, as Preston drew 0-0 with Swansea, just a week after their stunning 3-0 FA Cup win over Burnley.
If the Preston side of a week ago turn up, they may struggle. But if they can channel the spirit of a few weeks ago, they may yet cause the Blades issues.
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Kesler-Hayden, Lindsay, Gibson, Potts, Ledson, Brady, McCann, Keane, Osmajic, Greenwood
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Player to watch – Ben Brereton Diaz
Our player to watch in this one is Sheffield United's returning Chilean star, Ben Brereton Diaz.
The 25-year-old scored one and set up another to win last weekend, and has averaged 0.97 goals and assists per 90 in the Championship since his return.