Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Championship Predictions
Injury-hit Sheffield Wednesday will head to Preston for their next championship game, hoping the new year starts on a high. Faced with an 18-point penalty, the Owls are stuck at the bottom of the league while Preston are seventh. Read on to find our prediction of this match.
Preston haven't had the best of outings in recent times, and their top-six quest has taken a hit. Their 2-1 defeat to Wrexham on Monday saw them drop out of the playoff places.
They are a point behind sixth-placed Watford after a tough run in the festive fixtures. Facing the league’s weakest side, however, should lift their hopes.
After their off-field issues, the least Sheffield Wednesday would have wished for are injuries and player absences.
The ongoing AFCON tournament has struck their dilapidated squad, with Sean Fusire and Yann Valery having to join their respective nations. Nine other players are out with either injury or personal issues.
A combination of these have left the team with an uphill task, currently being 32 points below safety. While it is still early to say, this looks like it will end in relegation for the Owls. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with another struggling side, Blackburn.
The visitors are currently on -7 points.
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Preston North End v Sheffield Wednesday Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.44 | 4.3 | 7.2 |
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1.51 | 4.08 | 6.8 |
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1.44 | 4.2 | 7.4 |
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1.51 | 4.1 | 6.25 |
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1.51 | 4.1 | 6.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday match is: Preston to win and BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/01/2026 between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.24% for a win of Preston North End against Sheffield Wednesday with odds of 1.55 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday is 36.58% with odds of 4.3 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 11.18% chance ⭐ for a win of Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End with odds of 7.75 at LSbet.
Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Sheffield Wednesday Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 52.24% | 1.55 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 52.44% | 2.05 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score | 78.75% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Preston North End | 20.84% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday Form
Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14
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60 | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 |
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24
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0 | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | -60 |
Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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6 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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9 Dec 2025 - Championship
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5 Nov 2025 - Championship
24 Oct 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
25 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
15 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
15 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
23 Nov 2025 - Championship
5 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
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18 Oct 2025 - Championship
Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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29 Dec 2024 - Championship
7 Dec 2024 - Championship
29 Dec 2023 - Championship
8 Jul 2020 - Championship
Preston North End against Sheffield Wednesday Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
J. Walton
DefenderL. Lindsay
T. Small
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
J. Thompson
B. Potts
ForwardD. Jebbison
L. Dobbin
W. Keane
E. Horvath
DefenderJ. Emery
S. Fusire
R. Johnson
C. McGhee
MidfielderR. Shipston
F. Onukwuli
J. Lowe
N. Redmond
Missing players
G. Siqueira
E. Weaver
ForwardG. Brown
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday
L. Dobbin
(10 Goals)
J. Lowe
(4 Goals)
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C. McNiell
(4 Goals)
,
J. Yates
(4 Goals)
L. Dobbin
(7 Assists)
J. Lowe
(4 Assists)
Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday Key Points
- Preston have only lost twice in 12 league games at home.
- Sheffield Wednesday have lost 14 times in the league this season.
- Both teams scored in four of Sheffield Wednesday’s last six matches.
- In nine of Preston’s last 10 matches, both teams got on the score sheet.
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Our Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
In recent matches, Sheffield Wednesday have shown the urge to change their situation. However, they are handicapped by a long list of absent players. The Owls are already operating from a point of disadvantage, and a game at Preston can be unforgiving.
Wednesday lost in their last two meetings with the Lillywhites, though they scored in each of the past four. We still expect them to carry that scoring run here, but Preston might be better motivated. Our prediction for Preston North End v Sheffield Wednesday is for Preston to win and BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Sheffield Wednesday
| Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 1.57 | 1.55 | -1.3% |
| Draw | 4.15 | 4.3 | +3.6% |
| Sheffield Wednesday wins | 5.8 | 7.75 | +33.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Preston North End is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 63.7% and is now 64.5% (0.8%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
