Sheffield Utd v Preston prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Utd v Preston, Championship on Tue, 26 Jan 2027 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Sheffield Utd host Preston in the Championship on Tuesday 26 January (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Preston have conceded 30 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games).
Sheffield Utd have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Preston are winless in their last nine matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Sheffield Utd have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.17. Sheffield Utd have scored 20 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games). Sheffield Utd have conceded 17 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
10 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Preston have no wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.14 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 2.43. Preston have scored 12 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games).
Sheffield Utd (ninth) and Preston (24th) are 17 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sheffield Utd the stronger side, 307 rating points above Preston (Sheffield Utd 1520, Preston 1213, after at least 295 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 3 November 2026, finished Preston 2–3 Sheffield Utd.
Team news
Predicted Sheffield Utd XI (4-2-3-1): M. Cooper, J. Tanganga, H. Burrows, L. Kitching, H. Choudhury, S. Peck, T. Chong, K. Phillips, R. Donovan, O. Arblaster, T. Cannon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. O'Hare (4.5 per match over five appearances, two goals) and Kalvin Phillips (3.9 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Sheffield Utd’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sheffield Utd (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), C. O'Hare averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 1045 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kalvin Phillips averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 652 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Preston XI (3-4-2-1): D. Iversen, A. Hughes, J. Storey, O. Offiah, L. Leroy, J. Thompson, A. Vukčević, S. Mills, A. Moran, B. Potts, C. Lang — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Léo Leroy (3.3 per match over 15 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Andrew Hughes (3.3 per match over 11 appearances, one goal) have been Preston’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Preston (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Léo Leroy averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1310 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Andrew Hughes averages 2.3 tackles per 90 over 907 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Bramall Lane
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sheffield Utd 4 · draws 0 · Preston 2 · 3.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Sheffield Utd 3W 1D 1L · Preston 0W 1D 4L
Sheffield Utd v Preston (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sheffield Utd for / against | Line | Preston for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.25 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.63 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 1.88 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.88 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.75 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cooper | 16 | 901440 min | 472.9 /90 | 120.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Davies | 1 | 9090 min | 44 /90 | 11 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Sheffield Utd Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tanganga | 16 | 901440 min | 150.9 /90 | 241.5 /90 | 120.8 /90 | 945.9 /90 | 80.5 /90 | 40.3 /90 |
| M. McGuinness | 12 | 79951 min | 121.1 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 555.2 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| S. McCallum | 11 | 70766 min | 182.1 /90 | 141.6 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 8510 /90 | 80.9 /90 | 30.4 /90 |
| H. Choudhury | 10 | 73730 min | 232.8 /90 | 162 /90 | 60.7 /90 | 394.8 /90 | 70.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Liam Kitching | 9 | 90810 min | 161.8 /90 | 141.6 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 353.9 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 50.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tanganga n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.9 | — |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.8 | — |
| T. Cannon n 8 | 67.8 | 1 | 0.7 | — |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 74.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | — |
| O. Arblaster n 8 | 56.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Tanganga n 8 | 90 | 1.1 |
| T. Cannon n 8 | 67.8 | 0.8 |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 74.4 | 1.1 |
| O. Arblaster n 8 | 56.4 | 1.8 |
| M. McGuinness n 8 | 73.9 | 0.9 |
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Sheffield Utd Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Cannon | 16 | 651043 min | 40.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 252.2 /90 | 110.9 /90 | 90.8 /90 | 40.3 /90 |
| B. Brereton | 12 | 72860 min | 10.1 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 70.7 /90 |
| P. Bamford | 12 | 71857 min | 60.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 161.7 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| T. Campbell | 6 | 57342 min | 00 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 51.3 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 61.6 /90 | 20.5 /90 |
| J. Ayew | 6 | 40238 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 41.5 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 20.8 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tanganga n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Cannon n 8 | 67.8 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 74.4 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| O. Arblaster n 8 | 56.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tanganga n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Cannon n 8 | 67.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 74.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| O. Arblaster n 8 | 56.4 | 0.2 | 0 |
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Preston
Preston Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen | 14 | 901260 min | 433.1 /90 | 221.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Nicholls | 1 | 9090 min | 66 /90 | 44 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Preston Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Storey | 13 | 871125 min | 121 /90 | 362.9 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 796.3 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Vukčević | 12 | 71847 min | 171.8 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 333.5 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| O. Offiah | 11 | 76837 min | 262.8 /90 | 161.7 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 576.1 /90 | 70.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Hughes | 9 | 89799 min | 192.1 /90 | 151.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 586.5 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
| H. Clarke | 9 | 78705 min | 91.1 /90 | 131.7 /90 | 50.6 /90 | 405.1 /90 | 101.3 /90 | 40.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Leroy n 8 | 79.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | — |
| C. Lang n 8 | 61 | 1.5 | 0.9 | — |
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 | — |
| A. Devine n 8 | 70.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | — |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 35.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Leroy n 8 | 79.1 | 1.8 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 61 | 1.1 |
| A. Devine n 8 | 70.4 | 2.4 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 35.6 | 0.6 |
| Jordan Thompson n 8 | 90 | 1.1 |
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Preston Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Lang | 15 | 59885 min | 40.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 191.9 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 40.4 /90 |
| J. Erabi | 14 | 40555 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 121.9 /90 | 40.6 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 50.8 /90 |
| D. Burgzorg | 13 | 61789 min | 00 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 70.8 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 121.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| J. Kenny | 7 | 65453 min | 20.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 183.6 /90 | 51 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
| M. Osmajić | 1 | 9090 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 11 /90 | 11 /90 | 00 /90 | 11 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Leroy n 8 | 79.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 61 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Devine n 8 | 70.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 35.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Leroy n 8 | 79.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 61 | 0.2 | 0 |
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Devine n 8 | 70.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 35.6 | 0 | 0 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Sheffield Utd v Preston — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-11-03 Preston 2–3 Sheffield Utd
- 2026-04-25 Sheffield Utd 2–3 Preston
- 2025-10-24 Preston 3–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2025-03-08 Sheffield Utd 1–0 Preston
- 2024-08-09 Preston 0–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2023-04-29 Sheffield Utd 4–1 Preston
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Preston?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sheffield Utd won 4, Preston won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sheffield Utd and Preston?
- Recent form — Sheffield Utd 3W 1D 1L; Preston 0W 1D 4L.
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