Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday predictions

Kickoff starts at 20:45 on 29/12/2023 played @ Deepdale Stadium refereed by Rebecca Welch

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

The visitors are fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. A win against Preston North End on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy task.

The previous round of the Championship brought a major surprise for all Preston North End supporters. Their team was a huge underdog last time out but still managed to pull a major upset with a Leeds United win.

In the previous round, Sheffield Wednesday played a completely one-sided matchup against Coventry City, who also had the advantage of playing at home. With all that in mind, the HT/FT home win with a 2:0 goal difference is not all that strange.

The first step Preston North End need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

The away team’s home game record shows a high rate of goal scoring – more than 5 in the previous 3 matches, to be precise. Although they don’t have the advantage of a home game in this showdown, their attackers are still determined to do well against Preston.

Looking at the previous time these squads clashed in this season, it’s no surprise that Preston North End are the favourites. They managed to grab a narrow win playing as visitors, and it’s quite reasonable to expect them to do the same as the hosts.

On Friday, both teams will have a complete roster at their disposal, thanks to a lack of injuries or suspensions.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 2.35 odds offered at 888Sport.

Betting tip (stake: 7/10): Over 2,5 2.35 at 888Sport
Correct score prediction: 1:2
Match result: football prediction

Preston North End Last Five Matches

  • Date
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 01/01/2024
  • ENG CHA
  • Sunderland - Preston North End
  • (2:0)
  • 2:0
  • 29/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (0:1)
  • 0:1
  • 26/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Leeds United
  • (0:0)
  • 2:1
  • 22/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Swansea City - Preston North End
  • (0:0)
  • 2:1
  • 16/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Watford
  • (1:1)
  • 1:5

Sheffield Wednesday Last Five Matches

  • Date
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 01/01/2024
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Hull City
  • (0:0)
  • 3:1
  • 29/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (0:1)
  • 0:1
  • 26/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Coventry City - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (1:0)
  • 2:0
  • 23/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Cardiff City
  • (1:0)
  • 1:2
  • 16/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Queens Park Rangers
  • (0:1)
  • 2:1

Preston North End Form Graph last 5

Preston North End Form Graph

Sheffield Wednesday Form Graph last 5

Sheffield Wednesday Form Graph

This season Head to Head

  • Date
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 29/12/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (0:1)
  • 0:1
  • 19/08/2023
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End
  • (0:0)
  • 0:1

Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday Head To Head

  • Season
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 23/24
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (0-1)
  • 0-1
  • 20/21
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (0-0)
  • 1-0
  • 19/20
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (1-0)
  • 2-1
  • 18/19
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (2-0)
  • 3-3
  • 17/18
  • ENG CHA
  • Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday
  • (0-0)
  • 1-0

Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End Head To Head

  • Season
  • League
  • Match
  • HT
  • FT
  • 23/24
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End
  • (0-0)
  • 0-1
  • 20/21
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End
  • (1-0)
  • 1-0
  • 19/20
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End
  • (0-0)
  • 1-3
  • 18/19
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End
  • (0-0)
  • 1-0
  • 17/18
  • ENG CHA
  • Sheffield Wednesday - Preston North End
  • (0-0)
  • 4-1

Preston North End - Sheffield Wednesday odds

  • Bookmaker
  • 1
  • X
  • 2
  • O
  • U
  • 1(DNB)
  • 2(DNB)
  • 1X
  • X2
  • BTTS
* 18+, begambleaware.org, T&Cs Apply

Standings

  • Team
  • MP
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • F
  • A
  • D
  • P
  • Last Five
  • 10
  • Watford
  • 26
  • 9
  • 9
  • 8
  • 42
  • 36
  • 6
  • 36
  • D D L W W
  • 15
  • Millwall
  • 26
  • 8
  • 8
  • 10
  • 28
  • 31
  • -3
  • 32
  • W W W D D
* 18+, begambleaware.org, T&Cs Apply

England Championship other matches