Preston North End vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 August

Preston North End

D L L L L

20th place in England Championship

0-2

09/08/2024 15:00

Sheffield United

L L W L W

3rd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Sheffield United on 09 August 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End are currently 20th with 50 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield United sit 3rd with 90 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sheffield United to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Sheffield United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Preston North End have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2024-08-09

Preston North End vs Sheffield United - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Sheffield United

2024-08-09 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

29/04/2023 10:00

Sheffield United

4 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

17/09/2022 10:00

Preston North End

0 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

18/01/2022 15:45

Preston North End

2 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

14/09/2021 14:45

Sheffield United

2 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

04/09/2020 09:00

Sheffield United

2 - 2

Preston North End

INT CF

06/04/2019 10:00

Preston North End

0 - 1

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

Preston North End

Draw

50%

Sheffield United

50%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

03/08/2024 10:00

Preston North End 0 - 3 Everton INT CF

30/07/2024 14:30

Salford City 0 - 2 Preston North End INT CF

27/07/2024 10:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Fiorentina INT CF

17/07/2024 14:00

Bamber Bridge 0 - 3 Preston North End INT CF

16/07/2024 14:30

Southport FC 2 - 1 Preston North End INT CF

12/07/2024 05:00

Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sheffield United

02/08/2024 14:45

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Sheffield United INT CF

27/07/2024 10:00

Rotherham United 1 - 2 Sheffield United INT CF

23/07/2024 14:10

Harrogate Town 1 - 4 Sheffield United INT CF

20/07/2024 10:00

Chesterfield 0 - 3 Sheffield United INT CF

13/07/2024 07:30

York City 1 - 2 Sheffield United INT CF

19/05/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 0 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

354

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

391

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

426

Avg. per game

1.42

Conceded

395

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

204 (68%)96 (32%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

220 (73%)80 (27%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Sheffield United

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Sheffield United

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.46 avg / game

Blocked

767 total

Avg. 3.18

Sheffield United

Total shots

12.30 avg / game

Blocked

879 total

Avg. 3.69

Preston North End Pass Sheffield United

Total passes

98555

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

111566

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

300

Played games

Sheffield United

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.32

4.25

1276

Corners

1634

5.45

20.29

6087

Throw-ins

5800

19.33

1.73

518

Offsides

498

1.66

2.53

758

GK saves

772

2.57

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

580

554

1.85

0.06

0.06

10.58

3174

Fouls

2960

9.87

13.99

4198

Tackles

4158

13.86

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Sheffield United on 09 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Preston North End vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Preston North End and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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