Preston North End vs Sheffield United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Blades emerged victorious when these sides last faced each other.

Preston North End are gearing up to take on Sheffield United for their matchweek 12 fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. This is going to be an interesting contest which is going to happen at Deepdale Stadium.

The Invincibles are going to be at home, and they will be keen to use it to their advantage. Preston North End are placed 10th on the league table.

They have won four of their 11 matches in the English football’s second division. The hosts might feel some pressure due to their past results against the Blades.

Due to their lacklustre performances, Sheffield United are placed in the 21st spot on the EFL Championship points table. They have only secured three wins in 11 fixtures. The Blades will be away from home for their next contest, and hence will be under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Preston, England
• Stadium: Deepdale
• Date: Saturday, October 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Oct 24; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Farai Hallam
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Preston North End: D-D-W-L-L

Sheffield United: W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End)

Milutin Osmajic will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Preston North End. In eight EFL Championship games this season, the 26-year-old has scored three goals. He can find the spaces in the final third and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United)

The 25-year-old will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Invincibles. Tyrese Campbell is coming in after scoring a late goal in the previous league game. In 11 EFL Championship appearances this season, he has scored three goals and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Right-footed finish for Campbell 👊 pic.twitter.com/wcYG52g1EN

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) October 21, 2025

Match Facts

• Sheffield United haven’t lost to Preston North End in their last nine meetings.
• The Blades have won both of their last two matches.
• The Invincibles are on a two-match losing streak.

Preston vs Sheffield Utd: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @43/20 BetMGM
• Tyrese Campbell to score @7/1 Skybet
• Goals under 2.5 @6/10 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Preston North End will miss out on the services of Brad Potts, Jordan Thompson, Joshua Seary and three other players. They are all injured.

Ben Godfrey, Gustavo Hamer, Ollie Arblaster and two other squad members will not be in action for Sheffield United. They, too, are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 38

Preston won: 7

Sheffield Utd won: 18

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineups

Preston North End predicted lineup (3-1-4-2)

Iversen (GK); Storey, Gibson, Hughes; Whiteman; Offiah, McCann, Armstrong, Vukcevic; Jebbison, Osmajic

Sheffield United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Cooper (GK); Tanganga, McGuinness, Mee; Ogbene, Peck, Soumare, McCallum; Cannon, Campbell; Ings

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to produce an intense fixture. The upcoming EFL Championship clash between Preston North End and Sheffield United might end in a draw here.

Prediction: Preston 1-1 Sheffield Utd

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