Preston North End vs Sheffield United Prediction and Betting Tips | Championship Gameweek 14
Championship · Tuesday 3 November 2026 · 19:45 UTC · Deepdale, Preston · updated 2026-10-25
Preston North End welcome Sheffield United to Deepdale in Preston in Championship Gameweek 14 action on Tuesday 3 November 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
Preston North End have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 0.8 and conceding 2.1 goals a game and winning 8% of them. At home they average 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded over 6 matches, with a 100% win rate. Sheffield United have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 6 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Sheffield United are narrow favourites at 42%, with the draw at 27% and Preston North End at 31%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Preston North End 1.23, Sheffield United 1.48.
- Over 2.5 goals: 51% · both teams to score: 55%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (12 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Preston North End: form and key numbers
In style Preston North End are happy without the ball, play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.25 a match created, 1.63 conceded (goals minus xG: -5.0).
- Shots: 12.7 a match, 2.7 on target.
- Possession: 40.5% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.8 a match.
- Discipline: 2.3 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.68.
Sheffield United: form and key numbers
In style Sheffield United are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.29 a match created, 1.56 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.5).
- Shots: 10.7 a match, 3.8 on target.
- Possession: 43.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 58% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.76.
Preston North End vs Sheffield United: season averages side by side
| Preston North End | Per match this season | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 0.8 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 2.1 | Goals conceded | 1.3 |
| 1.25 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 |
| 1.63 | xG conceded | 1.56 |
| 12.7 | Shots | 10.7 |
| 2.7 | On target | 3.8 |
| 40.5 | Possession % | 43.2 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 67% | Both teams scored % | 58% |
| 4.8 | Corners | 3.6 |
| 2.3 | Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| 6.68 | Average rating | 6.76 |
Players to watch
Preston North End
- Andrija Vukcevic LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 38 · Crosser, Creator (top 4% of his position)
- Jordan Storey CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 37 · Reads the game, Disciplined (top 5% of his position)
Sheffield United
- Michael Cooper GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 50 · Dominant in the air, Long passer (top 7% of his position)
- Patrick Bamford CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 39 · Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Phillips, 30 · Sheffield United · DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 42
Kalvin Phillips, 30, plays as a defensive midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship. Strongest for his role in duels won and tackles. Weakest in pass accuracy. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every defensive midfielder in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average defensive midfielder, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- DM · Defensive midfielder Natural, 42
- CM · Central midfielder Accomplished, 37
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 8.20 / 90 | 87% |
| Tackles | 3.59 / 90 | 79% |
| Blocked shots | 0.68 / 90 | 65% |
| Interceptions | 2.22 / 90 | 64% |
| Long balls | 2.90 / 90 | 56% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Ball-winning midfielder Central midfielder
- ★★★★ Ball-winner Defensive midfielder
- ★★★½ Anchor Defensive midfielder
Scout's notes: Duel winner.
- What Kalvin Phillips is worth on the market, and the most a club should pay
- How many league points he would add to your club (Win-Rate Impact)
- The players who play like him, cheaper - the Replacement Finder
- His chemistry with your squad, his fit with your style, his projection by age
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Preston North End vs Sheffield United prediction
Sheffield United should have more of the ball; both sides are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.23 for Preston North End and 1.48 for Sheffield United - with over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams scoring at 55%. Sheffield United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Preston North End 1-2 Sheffield United
Preston North End vs Sheffield United betting tips
- Tip 1: Sheffield United win or draw (double chance) 69% between them
- Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals 2.71 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (51%)
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 55% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 6.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Under 10.5 corners 8.3 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Preston North End vs Sheffield United: questions and answers
When is Preston North End vs Sheffield United?
Preston North End vs Sheffield United is on Tuesday 3 November 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC, in Championship Gameweek 14.
Where is Preston North End vs Sheffield United played?
At Deepdale, Preston, Preston North End's home ground.
Who will win Preston North End vs Sheffield United?
Sheffield United are the favourites: Preston North End 31%, draw 27%, Sheffield United 42%. Our prediction is Preston North End 1-2 Sheffield United.
Who is the player to watch in Preston North End vs Sheffield United?
Kalvin Phillips of Sheffield United: a ball-winner with a Moneyball Score of 42 against every defensive midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Preston North End vs Sheffield United?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.
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