Preston North End vs Sheffield United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 24th, 2025 | Deepdale | EFL Championship | 20:00

Preston North End host Sheffield United at Deepdale this Friday in a crucial EFL Championship battle. Preston North End, currently sitting comfortably in the top half of the table, will look to solidify their promotion aspirations against a rejuvenated Sheffield United side, who have won twice in a row to rise out of the relegation zone. This fixture is set up to be a tense affair where three points are vital for very different reasons.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 2.00 odds (BETFRED) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Predicted Lineups

Preston North End Predicted XI: Iversen, Storey, Gibson, Hughes, Vukcevic, Small, Devine, Whiteman, Armstrong, Dobbin, Osmajic

Sheffield United Predicted XI: Cooper, Mee, McGuinness, Tanganga, McCallum, Ogbene, Soumare, Peck, Barry, O’Hare, Campbell

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Current League Standings

Preston are currently in 10th with 16 points from 11 games. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 10.

Sheffield United are currently in 21st place with nine points from 11 games. They have scored seven and conceded 17.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Head-to-Head Timeline

In their last 24 meetings, Preston have 5 wins, Sheffield United have 12, and there have been 7 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• March 2025: Sheffield United 1-0 Preston North End
• August 2024: Preston North End 0-2 Sheffield United
• April 2023: Sheffield United 4-1 Preston North End
• September 2022: Preston North End 0-2 Sheffield United
• January 2022: Preston North End 2-2 Sheffield United

Recent Preston North End and Sheffield United Matches Analysis

Preston North End Last 5 Matches:

• Preston 0-1 Birmingham City
• West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Preston
• Preston 2-0 Charlton
• Hull City 2-2 Preston
• Preston 0-0 Bristol City

Preston have lost two games straight in the league for the first time this season.

Sheffield United Last 5 Matches:

• Blackburn Rovers 1-3 Sheffield United
• Sheffield United 1-0 Watford
• Hull City 1-0 Sheffield United
• Sheffield United 1-2 Southampton
• Oxford United 0-1 Sheffield United

All 9 of Sheffield United’s Championship points have come in their last five games.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 36.7% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Preston North End vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 2.00 (BETFRED) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. The teams’ head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Preston North End vs Sheffield United

Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End): Osmajic appears to be Preston's primary goal threat this season, leading their scoring charts and generating the highest expected goals (xG) figures within the squad. His effectiveness in the final third, highlighted by being the team's top scorer, suggests he has the quality to finish chances. Sheffield United's defence has shown vulnerabilities, and Osmajic's presence as a strong, central forward will likely be the focus of Preston's attacking efforts.

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United): As an attacking midfielder, O'Hare is a vital creative link for Sheffield United, featuring highly in the team's combined goals and assists totals. His role centrally means he'll be looking to exploit any space between Preston's midfield and defence, either through key passes or by driving into goal-scoring positions himself. With Sheffield United struggling for overall goals, O'Hare's ability to create something out of nothing will be crucial.

Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United): The former Tottenham Hotspur defender, now at Sheffield United, is one to watch at the back. Tanganga has been a key figure in the defence, recording a high number of blocks and clearances. His performance will be a major factor in whether Sheffield United can keep a clean sheet.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports+, Sky Go

Stadium Information: Deepdale, the historic ground of Preston North End, is situated in Preston, England. The site dates back to 1875 (with a first official match in 1878) and is widely recognised as one of the oldest continuously used professional football grounds in the world. It has a modern, all-seater capacity of 23,404.

Referee: Farai Hallam (England)