Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Championship Predictions
Preston North End will target a win over Championship basement dwellers Sheffield Wednesday on matchday 18 as the race for playoffs continues to intrigue. This match on Saturday between the 24th-placed Owls and the sixth-placed Lilywhites comes with our prediction of an away win and BTTS.
Wednesday are stuck to the bottom of the Championship table (W1, D5, L11) with minus four points and 20 points adrift of the safety zone owing to a 12-point deduction. Preston’s 27 points (W7, D6, L4) keep them three points behind second-placed Stoke but only three above 15th-placed Leicester.
A 1-0 away defeat to Millwall on Wednesday was Sheffield’s seventh loss in their last nine league matches (D2). With their points still in the negative, turning the season around is looking like a difficult task.
Even their home support hasn’t lifted Wednesday, as they were beaten in seven of their last nine home competitive fixtures, drawing the other two.
Preston earned a hard-fought 1-1 away draw at Watford on Tuesday to extend their winless streak to three matches (D2, L1). This erased the positives of a three-game winning run immediately prior, but the visitors are still in the mix for a top-six finish.
Their away form needs a tweak, though, as Preston could win just once across their last five league trips (D3, L1), including two consecutive draws.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sheffield Wednesday v Preston North End Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.3 | 3.4 | 2.15 |
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3.3 | 3.25 | 2.23 |
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3.32 | 3.42 | 2.17 |
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3.25 | 3.3 | 2.14 |
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3.4 | 3.4 | 2.21 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End?
Our prediction for the Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End match is: Preston North End wins and BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/11/2025 between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 15.12% for a win of Sheffield Wednesday against Preston North End with odds of 3.4 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End is 35.03% with odds of 3.42 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 49.85% chance ⭐ for a win of Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday with odds of 2.23 at Stake.
Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sheffield Wednesday Preston North End Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 49.85% | 2.23 at Stake |
| Under 2.5 | 53.79% | 1.93 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 61.46% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Preston North End/Preston North End | 24.73% | 3.5 at Bet365 |
Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End Form
Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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43 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | +11 |
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24
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-7 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | -33 |
Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End Last Matches
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2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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1/6 (17%)
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2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
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1/6 (17%)
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Sheffield Wednesday against Preston North End Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
L. Stretch
DefenderL. Cooper
Y. Alao
C. McGhee
R. Johnson
J. Emery
MidfielderJ. Thornton
ForwardI. Ugbo
N. Redmond
J. Walton
D. Cornell
DefenderJ. Lewis
P. Valentín
S. Thordarson
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
N. Mawene
ForwardM. Smith
W. Keane
Missing players
D. Bernard
G. Siqueira
E. Weaver
MidfielderO. Kobacki
L. Gibson
MidfielderR. Brady
Most goals and assists
Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End
B. Bannan
(3 Goals)
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C. McNiell
(3 Goals)
L. Dobbin
(6 Goals)
B. Bannan
(3 Assists)
L. Dobbin
(4 Assists)
Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End Key Points
- Preston saw both teams score goals in their last four Championship matches.
- In four of their last five away league games, Preston saw goals scored by both teams of the day.
- Wednesday lost seven of their last nine league games.
- At home, Wednesday lost seven of their last nine competitive matches, drawing the other two.
- The last two fixtures between these sides produced goals from both teams.
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Our Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End Prediction
A 1-0 loss to Millwall in the midweek was seen as a positive result by Wednesday coach Henrik Pedersen, coming right after a 3-0 loss to city rivals Sheffield United. The hosts are still rooted to the bottom, and even without the 12-point deduction, they look favourites to drop down to League One. Preston would be keen to take advantage, as they are in the midst of a tight race for Championship play-off spots.
The hosts could sneak in with a goal, but our Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End prediction is Preston North End wins and BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sheffield Wednesday Preston North End
| Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday wins | 3.2 | 3.4 | +6.3% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.42 | +3.6% |
| Preston North End wins | 2.19 | 2.23 | +1.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Preston North End is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 1.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 45.7% and is now 44.8% (-0.8%)
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