Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Preston North End

D W L L W

14th place in England Championship

3-0

01/01/2026 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

D D D L L

24th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday on 01 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End will face Sheffield Wednesday in England Championship on January 1, 2026 at 11:00.
Preston North End are currently 14th with 60 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 24th with 0 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.47.

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

11:00

2026-01-01

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Sheffield Wednesday

2026-01-01 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 01/01/2026

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

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

29/11/2025 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

2 - 3

Preston North End

ENG LCH

29/12/2024 08:30

Preston North End

3 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

07/12/2024 08:30

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

29/12/2023 15:45

Preston North End

0 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

19/08/2023 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday

0 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

30/01/2021 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Sheffield Wednesday

33%

Draw

17%

Preston North End

50%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

29/12/2025 15:45

Wrexham 2 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Stoke City 0 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

20/12/2025 08:30

Preston North End 1 - 1 Norwich City

ENG LCH

13/12/2025 08:30

Oxford United 1 - 2 Preston North End

ENG LCH

09/12/2025 15:45

Preston North End 1 - 1 Coventry City

ENG LCH

06/12/2025 11:00

Preston North End 1 - 1 Wrexham

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday

29/12/2025 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 2 Hull City

ENG LCH

20/12/2025 11:00

Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

15/12/2025 16:00

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 3 Derby County

ENG LCH

09/12/2025 15:45

Watford 1 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

29/11/2025 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 3 Preston North End

ENG LCH

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Preston North End

Sheffield Wednesday

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.20

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.93

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

34 (74%)12 (26%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

23 (50%)23 (50%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Sheffield Wednesday

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Sheffield Wednesday

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.98 avg / game

Blocked

131 total

Avg. 2.98

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

8.72 avg / game

Blocked

109 total

Avg. 2.53

Preston North End Pass Sheffield Wednesday

Total passes

15812

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

16588

Avg. 361 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.20

Clean sheets

0.09

4.48

206

Corners

199

4.33

21.91

1008

Throw-ins

977

21.24

1.70

Offsides

1.24

2.98

137

GK saves

182

3.96

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.02

1.59

0.07

0.07

10.61

488

Fouls

542

11.78

10.35

476

Tackles

476

10.35

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday on 01 January 2026 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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday'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 Wednesday sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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