Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction & betting tips – 29/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Preston and Sheffield Wednesday is set for December 29, 2024 at 12:30 PM. The venue for this encounter is Deepdale in Preston, England. S. Gill has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Preston is 30%. The probability of a draw between Preston and Sheffield Wednesday is 32%. The probability of winning for Sheffield Wednesday is 38%.
• Our calculations suggest a 72% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 28% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 48% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 52%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on December 7, 2024, where Sheffield Wednesday and Preston drew with a score of 1-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Preston has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Sheffield Wednesday has claimed 2 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Preston has averaged 0.6 goals per game, while Sheffield Wednesday has netted an average of 0.6 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Preston occupies the 16th spot, while Sheffield Wednesday sits in 9th place.
• Preston's performance in the Championship this season shows 5 victories, 7 defeats, and 11 draws. They've maintained an average of 1 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
• Sheffield Wednesday has recorded 9 wins, 8 losses, and 6 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.3 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.4 goals.
• Examining Preston's last five outings, they have won 1 times, lost 1 times and drawn 3 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 0.8 goals.
• Sheffield Wednesday's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Preston is E. Riis, who has found the net 5 times this season.
• J. Windass stands out as Sheffield Wednesday's most prolific scorer, having notched up 7 goals in the current campaign.
• Preston will be without the services of: C. Evans (Muscle Injury), J. Seary (Knee Injury)
• Sheffield Wednesday faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: A. Famewo (Muscle Injury), L. Palmer (Injury)