Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 December

Preston North End

W L L L L

10th place in England Championship

0-1

29/12/2023 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday

W D D W W

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday on 29 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 December 29, 2023 at 15:45.
Preston North End are currently 10th with 63 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 20th with 53 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.20.

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

15:45

2023-12-29

Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Sheffield Wednesday

2023-12-29 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 29/12/2023

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

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

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

21/11/2020 11:00

Preston North End

1 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

08/07/2020 14:45

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 3

Preston North End

ENG LCH

24/08/2019 10:00

Preston North End

2 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

27/04/2019 10:00

Preston North End

3 - 3

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

Sheffield Wednesday

50%

Draw

17%

Preston North End

33%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

26/12/2023 08:30

Preston North End 2 - 1 Leeds United

ENG LCH

22/12/2023 15:45

Swansea City 2 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Preston North End 1 - 5 Watford

ENG LCH

12/12/2023 15:45

Huddersfield Town 1 - 3 Preston North End

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Norwich City 0 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

01/12/2023 16:00

Preston North End 0 - 2 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday

26/12/2023 11:00

Coventry City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

23/12/2023 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG LCH

13/12/2023 15:45

Norwich City 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Stoke City 0 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

02/12/2023 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

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

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.46

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

30 (65%)16 (35%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

27 (59%)19 (41%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Sheffield Wednesday

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Sheffield Wednesday

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

9.33 avg / game

Blocked

138 total

Avg. 3.07

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

11.20 avg / game

Blocked

141 total

Avg. 3.28

Preston North End Pass Sheffield Wednesday

Total passes

17116

Avg. 372 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

16474

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.28

4.15

191

Corners

245

5.33

24.20

1113

Throw-ins

1030

22.39

1.85

Offsides

1.72

3.07

141

GK saves

112

2.43

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.37

109

108

2.35

0.02

0.11

12.61

580

Fouls

564

12.26

18.33

843

Tackles

768

16.70

NEXT MATCHES

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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 29 December 2023 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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