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Sheff Utd - Preston
England Championship - Bramall Lane
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Sheffield Utd take on Preston at Bramall Lane in what should be an entertaining Championship fixture on Saturday, April 29th. The Blades can tighten their grip on second spot with a win at home to North End this weekend. Read our Championship predictions along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Sheffield Utd vs Preston
Sheffield United can take another step towards automatic promotion when they host Preston in the Championship on Saturday. Read our top Sheffield Utd vs Preston predictions for this weekend’s fixture.
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Sheffield United to Win
Sheffield United overcame a tricky challenge on Wednesday evening at home to West Brom and their 2-0 win over the Baggies pushed them one step closer to automatic promotion. On Saturday, the Blades have home advantage again when they welcome Preston to Bramall Lane, where another victory for the hosts looks possible. North End have lost three of their last four matches on the road and their propensity for coming unstuck on their travels could scupper their chances in the Steel City.
Under 2.5 Goals
Paul Heckingbottom’s robust Sheffield United have conceded just 36 goals in 43 Championship fixtures this season, but while their defensive work has been impressive, they routinely fail to inspire further forward, and as a result, many of their matches have been low-scoring. At Bramall Lane, five of their last six games have gone under 2.5 goals and our second Sheffield Utd vs Preston prediction anticipates another contest of slender margins there on Saturday.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Sheffield Utd vs Preston
View our rundown of key stats for Saturday’s contest featuring Sheffield Utd vs Preston below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds. If you’re after even more football betting tips, click the link to see the rest of our latest predictions.
Head to Head
17/09/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Sheff Utd
0
2
18/01/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Sheff Utd
2
2
14/09/21
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Preston
2
2
04/09/20
UK Friendlies UK
Sheff Utd
Preston
2
2
06/04/19
England Championship CHA
Preston
Sheff Utd
0
1
Last Five - Sheff Utd
16/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Tottenham
Sheff Utd
2
1
L
02/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Everton
Sheff Utd
2
2
D
30/08/23
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Lincoln City
Sheff Utd
0 (3)
0 (2)
L
27/08/23
England Premier League EPL
Man City
Sheff Utd
2
1
L
18/08/23
England Premier League EPL
Nottm Forest
Sheff Utd
2
1
L
Last Five - Preston
23/09/23
England Championship CHA
Rotherham
Preston
1
1
D
19/09/23
England Championship CHA
Birmingham
Preston
1
2
W
16/09/23
England Championship CHA
Plymouth
Preston
1
2
W
02/09/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Preston
0
2
W
26/08/23
England Championship CHA
Swansea
Preston
1
2
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Sheffield Utd – Preston odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s contest below.
Sheffield Utd odds: 21/25 (1.84) – 54.3%
Draw odds: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%
Preston odds: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
Sheffield Utd have superb home record this term and they are the expected winners in the markets on Saturday with a 54.3% chance of success according to the latest probability figures. Both teams to score has odds of 8/11 (1.73) attached, while a 2-1 win in favour of the Blades, which ties everything together, is backable at 7/1 (8.00). That option in the correct score market comes with an implied probability of 12.5%.
Sheffield Utd vs Preston Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Sheffield Utd vs Preston lineups and team news for Saturday’s Championship fixture below.
Sheffield Utd
Ben Osborn, Enda Stevens, Rhian Brewster, Rhys Norrington-Davies and Jack O'Connell are all listed as injured for Sheffield United again this week. The Blades cut through West Brom twice in the second half in midweek to beat the Baggies 2-0 at Bramall Lane.
Predicted Lineup for Sheffield Utd: Foderingham – Ahmedhodžić, Egan, Robinson – Baldock, McAtee, Berge, Doyle, Lowe – McBurnie, Ndiaye
Preston
Ched Evans remains a long-term absentee for Preston, while Greg Cunningham and Emil Riis Jakobsen will also be out injured for lengthy spells. Midfielder Alan Browne's season has also been curtailed by an MCL injury. Preston scored in the 94th minute to rescue a point at home to Lancashire rivals Blackburn last time out.
Predicted Lineup for Preston: Woodman – Storey, Bauer, Hughes – Whiteman, Potts, Onomah, Johnson, Fernandez – Parrott, Cannon
Player to Watch – Sander Berge
Rangy Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge scored his sixth Championship goal of the season when he found the net against West Brom in midweek and the Sheffield United star has also chipped in with five assists from deep this term. Berge is in excellent form and he could be a key player for The Blades again on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
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Sheffield Utd vs Preston Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Saturday’s game be played?
Bramall Lane will host Sheffield Utd’s clash with Preston on Saturday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 15:00 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend taking a glance at the odds provided by Stake and Ladbrokes for Saturday’s match. Make sure to check out our expert Sheffield Utd vs Preston prediction near the top of this page.