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Preston NE vs Sheffield Utd — Match Prediction

Championship 2026/27 · Matchday 14 · Tue 3 Nov, 19:45 UTC

Preston NE win
36%
Draw
26%
Sheffield Utd win
39%
Most likely score1–1
Projected goals1.3 – 1.4
Over 2.5 goals51%
Both teams score55%
Preston NEWLLDL23rd · 4 pts
Sheffield UtdLWLLW18th · 9 pts

Ahead of Preston NE v Sheffield Utd in the Championship on 3 November 2026, Footyntel's model — built from each side's attack and defence strength and blended with last season's form — makes an away win for Sheffield Utd the most likely outcome at 39%. The single most probable scoreline is 1–1, with projected goals of 1.3 for Preston NE and 1.4 for Sheffield Utd. There is a 51% chance of over 2.5 goals and 55% chance both teams score.

Scoreline probability

Model probability (%) of each scoreline — Preston NE goals down (↓), Sheffield Utd goals across (→). The outlined cell is the most likely result.

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Head-to-head

Last 2 meetings — Preston NE 2W · 0D · 0L.

Sheffield Utd2–3Preston NE
Preston NE3–2Sheffield Utd

Recent form

Preston NE
Lvs Millwall0–1
D@ QPR2–2
Lvs Lincoln City0–1
L@ Watford1–2
Wvs Blackburn2–1
Sheffield Utd
Wvs Lincoln City3–0
L@ Stoke1–2
Lvs Wolverhampton0–1
W@ Blackburn2–1
Lvs Norwich1–3

FAQ

Who will win Preston NE vs Sheffield Utd?

Footyntel's model makes an away win for Sheffield Utd the most likely result at 39%. Full split: Preston NE win 36%, draw 26%, Sheffield Utd win 39%. It is a statistical model, not betting advice.

What is the predicted score for Preston NE vs Sheffield Utd?

The most probable scoreline from the model is 1–1 (Preston NE 1–1 Sheffield Utd). Projected goals: Preston NE 1.3, Sheffield Utd 1.4.

Will both teams score / will there be over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 51% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 55% chance of both teams scoring.

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