Preston North End vs Sheffield United Prediction: Can the Blades continue their winning run?

Preston North End vs Sheffield United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 October 2025

Preston North End and Sheffield United will lock horns at Deepdale on Friday in continuation of their EFL Championship. Preston North End are winless in ten of their last eleven games against Sheffield United and have lost their last two games this season, while the visitors are looking to get their third straight win. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Preston North End: form and statistics

Preston North End lost 1-0 to Birmingham in their last game to extend their losing run to two straight games. Prior to that, they played five games unbeaten, winning two and drawing three. At home, the Lilywhites are unbeaten in five of their seven games across all competitions, putting them 11th in the table with 16 points in 11 games, scoring 12 goals and conceding 10.

Preston North End: Team News and Injury Report

The Invincibles will be without the services of at least six players in this match, with Pol Valentin, Brad Potts, Jordan Thompson, Robbie Brady, and Will Keane all ruled out due to injuries. However, the likes of Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, and Andrew Hughes are expected to get minutes in this game, and Milutin Osmajic is expected to return.

🔖 Preston North End possible starting lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper — Daniel Iversen

Defenders — Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes

Midfielders — Odel Offiah, Michael Smith, Ben Whiteman, Harrison Armstrong, Andrija Vukcevic

Attackers — Alistair McCann, Daniel Jebbison

👤 Head coach: Paul Heckingbottom

Sheffield United: form and statistics

Sheffield United secured a 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in their last game to extend their winning run to two straight games. This set of wins gave the team hope again after they had started the season with seven straight losses in all competitions. They have managed just three wins this season, with two of them coming on the road. The Blades sit just one spot above the relegation zone in 21st on the table with nine points in 11 games, scoring seven goals and conceding 17.

Sheffield United: Team News and Injury Report

Sheffield United will be without at least five players for this game, with Oliver Arblaster, Gustavo Hamer, Ben Godfrey, Tom Davies, and Tahith Chong ruled out. The team is expected to have a back three of Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, and Ben Mee providing cover for Michael Cooper in goal.

🔖 Sheffield United possible starting lineup (3-4-2-1) 

Goalkeeper — Michael Cooper

Defenders — Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Ben Mee

Midfielders — Chiedozie Ogbene, Sydie Peck, Djibril Soumaré, Sam McCallum

Attackers — Callum O'Hare, Thomas Cannon, Danny Ings

👤 Head coach: Chris Wilder

Preston North End vs Sheffield United: head-to-head statistics

Preston North End and Sheffield United have met eleven times since 2018. Preston have won one, Sheffield have won six, and three games have ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 1-0 to the Blades.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Preston North End are winless in ten of their last eleven games against Sheffield United and have lost their last two games this season, while the visitors are looking to get their third straight win. A win or a draw for the visitors is available at 1.444 odds on 1xBet;
• The two sides have seen fewer than three goals in their last four games. 1xBet offers 1.65 odds for this game to see fewer than three goals;
• Three of the last five games between the two sides saw at least one side keep a clean sheet. This option is available at 1.856 odds on 1xBet;
• Having scored seven and conceded 17, Sheffield United have the worst attack and third-worst defence in the Championship.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United match prediction, 24 October 2025

Sheffield United have not been having it so good since the start of the season, as shown by their position in the table, but they seem to be back on their feet with back-to-back wins in their last two games. The head-to-head run is also in their favour, and this should give them the momentum to push for a win in this game. However, my picks will be out of the usual 1X2 market to play it safe. I think this game will be low-scoring, and at least one side will keep a clean sheet.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score — No for a coefficient of 1.89 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Under 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.65 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: A draw in the first 45 minutes of the game at a coefficient of 2.55 in the Bet365 bookmaker.