Championship· Kick-off : Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)
Preston vs Sheffield Utd: 2-3 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Preston 2-3 Sheffield Utd. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Sheffield Utd at 75%. The model considered this score unlikely (1.9%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (39%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (53%): correct.
Match analysis
Preston and Sheffield Utd met on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a Championship, matchday 14 fixture. Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston. Before kick-off, our model gave Preston a 8% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sheffield Utd 75%. On the correct score, 0-2 comes out on top (15.0%), followed by 0-1 (13.6%) and 0-3 (11.0%).
Preston have not won any of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 4 defeats), scoring 2 and conceding 12. Over their last 5 matches, Sheffield Utd have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 8 and conceding 4. Sheffield Utd therefore arrive in far better shape than Preston. On average Preston score 0.40 and concede 2.40 goals per game; Sheffield Utd score 1.60 and concede 0.80. In the table, Preston sit 24th with 5 points from 13 games, Sheffield Utd 10th with 19 points from 13. 14 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Preston have averaged 0.78 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.63 for Sheffield Utd.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Preston, 3 for Sheffield Utd and 0 draws. The most recent ended Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston (Apr 25, 2026). Preston out or doubtful: T. Carroll (doubtful), H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson and A. McCann. Sheffield Utd: P. Bamford (doubtful), M. Doherty, R. One, J. Shackleton and L. Kitching (suspended). In double chance terms, "Preston or draw" stands at 25%, "Sheffield Utd or draw" at 92% and "no draw" at 83%.
In short : Sheffield Utd are tipped by our AI model in this Preston v Sheffield Utd (75%). On recent form, Preston are struggling (4 losses in 5) while Sheffield Utd have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in 5. Our model's most likely scoreline: 0-2.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Preston – Sheffield Utd. 0-2 is the single most likely scoreline (15.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 56% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Preston 0-2 Sheffield Utd | 15.0% |
| Preston 0-1 Sheffield Utd | 13.6% |
| Preston 0-3 Sheffield Utd | 11.0% |
| Preston 1-2 Sheffield Utd | 8.7% |
| Preston 1-1 Sheffield Utd | 7.9% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 0.58 expected goals for Preston and 2.20 for Sheffield Utd, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 53% and "both teams to score" at 39%. Preston keep a clean sheet in 11% of scenarios, Sheffield Utd in 56%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Preston expected goals | 0.58 |
| Sheffield Utd expected goals | 2.20 |
| Both teams to score | 39% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 77% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 53% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 30% |
| Preston clean sheet | 11% |
| Sheffield Utd clean sheet | 56% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Preston
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | Stoke City · Championship | 0-2 | L |
| Oct 24, 2026 | West Brom · Championship | 1-1 | D |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Wrexham · Championship | 1-4 | L |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Birmingham · Championship | 0-4 | L |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Millwall · Championship | 0-1 | L |
Sheffield Utd
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Wrexham · Championship | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Derby · Championship | 1-1 | D |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Bristol City · Championship | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Portsmouth · Championship | 2-3 | L |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Lincoln · Championship | 3-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 24 | 5 | 13 |
| Sheffield Utd | 10 | 19 | 13 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston | Championship |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Preston 3-2 Sheffield Utd | Championship |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Sheffield Utd 1-0 Preston | Championship |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Preston 0-2 Sheffield Utd | Championship |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Sheffield Utd 4-1 Preston | Championship |
Out and doubtful
Preston
- T. Carroll (doubtful)
- H. Clarke (out)
- L. Gibbs (out)
- L. Gibson (out)
- A. McCann (out)
Sheffield Utd
- P. Bamford (doubtful)
- M. Doherty (out)
- R. One (out)
- J. Shackleton (out)
- L. Kitching (suspended)
Most regular starters
Preston
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Hughes5/5
- D. Iversen5/5
- J. Storey5/5
- L. Leroy5/5
- O. Offiah5/5
- A. Devine4/5
- C. Lang4/5
- J. Thompson4/5
- A. Vukcevic3/5
- J. Kenny3/5
- B. Potts2/5
Sheffield Utd
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- J. Tanganga5/5
- L. Kitching5/5
- M. Cooper5/5
- T. Chong5/5
- B. Brereton Diaz4/5
- H. Choudhury4/5
- T. Cannon4/5
- H. Burrows3/5
- K. Phillips3/5
- P. Bamford3/5
- J. Ayew2/5
Other matches in this competition
- Derby 0-4 NorwichNov 3, 2026
- QPR 1-1 BurnleyNov 3, 2026
- Portsmouth 3-1 SwanseaNov 3, 2026
- Watford 1-0 LincolnNov 3, 2026
- Blackburn 1-2 Stoke CityNov 3, 2026
- Charlton 0-1 BoltonNov 3, 2026
- Birmingham 3-0 MillwallNov 3, 2026
- West Brom 1-1 SouthamptonNov 3, 2026
- Wrexham 2-0 MiddlesbroughNov 4, 2026
- Cardiff 3-3 West HamNov 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Preston vs Sheffield Utd prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Preston a 8% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sheffield Utd 75%. Sheffield Utd are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-3.
What is the most likely correct score for Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
0-2 (15.0%), followed by 0-1 (13.6%), 0-3 (11.0%), 1-2 (8.7%) and 1-1 (7.9%).
Will both teams score in Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
The probability that both Preston and Sheffield Utd score is 39%. Preston have a 11% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Sheffield Utd 56%.
How many goals should we expect in Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
The model expects 2.78 goals (0.58 for Preston, 2.20 for Sheffield Utd). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 77%, over 2.5 goals 53%, over 3.5 goals 30%.
When and where is Preston vs Sheffield Utd played?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), Championship, matchday 14. Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston.
What form are Preston and Sheffield Utd in?
Preston: 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (2 scored, 12 conceded). Sheffield Utd: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 4 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Sheffield Utd?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Preston, 3 for Sheffield Utd and 0 draws. The most recent ended Sheffield Utd 2-3 Preston (Apr 25, 2026).
What was the Preston vs Sheffield Utd result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Preston 2-3 Sheffield Utd. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Sheffield Utd at 75%. The model considered this score unlikely (1.9%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (39%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (53%): correct.
How is the Preston vs Sheffield Utd prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.58 for Preston, 2.20 for Sheffield Utd) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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