Bet with MINO CASINO →Preston v Sheffield Utd takes place on 3 November 2026 · 19:45 at Deepdale Stadium (Preston); John Busby will referee. We call it a level game. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Preston vs Sheffield Utd: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 3.40 | 3.77 | 2.18 |
| Market average | 3.21 | 3.58 | 2.12 |
| Lowest odds | 3.10 | 3.40 | 2.09 |
| Megapari | 3.13 | 3.62 | 2.11 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.27 | 1.23 | 75.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.82 | 1.76 | 53.6% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.06 | 2.03 | 46.4% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.01 | 2.82 | 33.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.65 | 1.61 | 57.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.25 | 2.19 | 42.4% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 2/11/26, 08:15. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 6.3%.
Megapari: prices for this match
Partner odds, refreshed 2/11/26, 12:56. A click takes you to this match at Megapari. 18+
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Preston 1–1 Sheffield Utd, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Preston 24th (5 points), Sheffield Utd 10th (19 points).
- Form in the competition: Preston 1W 2D 10L (10:27), Sheffield Utd 5W 4D 4L (17:15).
- H2H: 24 matches: Preston 6W 7D 11L, goals 27–36.
- Absences: Preston 5, Sheffield Utd 5.
Who will win Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Preston vs Sheffield Utd: injuries, suspensions, absences
Preston
- H. Clarkeknee injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibbsmuscle injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibsonnot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. McCannhamstring injury · will miss the match
- T. Carrollankle injury · doubtful
Sheffield Utd
- M. Dohertyinjury · will miss the match
- L. Kitchingabsence · will miss the match
- R. Onenot in the squad · will miss the match
- J. Shackletonabsence · will miss the match
- P. Bamfordnot in the squad · doubtful
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Preston vs Sheffield Utd: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 |  Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 |  Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 |  Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 |  Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 |  Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Preston vs Sheffield Utd: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Preston: 24th, 5 points from 13 matches (1W 2D 10L). Sheffield Utd: 10th, 19 points (5W 4D 4L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Preston 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded, Sheffield Utd 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Preston: 1W 2D 10L, goals 10–27; Sheffield Utd: 5W 4D 4L, goals 17–15.
- Head to head. Head to head over 24 meetings: Preston 6 wins, Sheffield Utd 11 wins, plus 7 draws; goals 27–36.
What to expect
We make Sheffield Utd the favourites. The projected scoreline is 1–2, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (11.8%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Both teams to score (odds 1.65), with a probability of 58% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 58% and over 2.5 goals is 54%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 24; Preston 6 wins, 7 draws, Sheffield Utd 11 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.6 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Preston 10–27, Sheffield Utd 17–15.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 54%.
- Not available: Preston 5, Sheffield Utd 5.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 58%, odds up to 1.65). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll. Not available for Sheffield Utd: M. Doherty, L. Kitching, R. One, J. Shackleton, P. Bamford. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Preston vs Sheffield Utd: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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Preston vs Sheffield Utd: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
On the result, our pick is Draw or Sheffield Utd (X2) (1.36); on goals, Both teams to score (1.65). Prefer less risk? Go for Draw or Sheffield Utd (X2).
Who will win Preston vs Sheffield Utd?
As we see it: Preston to win 29%, the draw 26%, Sheffield Utd to win 44%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
3 November 2026, 19:45, at Deepdale Stadium, Preston. Referee: John Busby.
Who will be missing?
Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll. Sheffield Utd: M. Doherty, L. Kitching, R. One, J. Shackleton, P. Bamford. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 54% chance (odds 1.82), against 46% for under 2.5 (odds 2.06).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 58% (odds 1.65).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (11.8%), 0–1 (9.4%), 1–2 (9.1%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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