Preston look to get back on course following a 2-1 loss to Wrexham. As the Lilywhites will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways, we predict that they will defeated rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on Thursday. Preston's overall numbers at home remain unconvincing, averaging just 0.75 points per game and failing to win a single home match so far. Despite that, they have shown attacking consistency, scoring in 90% of recent games and producing an expected goals of 1.58 at Deepdale. With no fresh injury worries, Ryan Lowe’s side will feel this is a good opportunity to bounce back.
Sheffield Wednesday continue to endure a nightmare season. The Owls sit bottom of the table after an 18-point deduction, worsened by growing financial instability behind the scenes. Their form reflects the crisis: 0% win rate, only 0.40 points per game, and a weak away output of just 0.75 goals scored per match. Defensively, they remain vulnerable, conceding 2.00 goals on average and posting an away xGA of 2.17, one of the worst in the division. Their injury list remains long, and both Valery and Fusire are away on international duty.
Given the aforementioned trends, Preston appear better placed to take advantage. Therefore, Home Win should be considered, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Preston to Score First.
This Championship match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Preston 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Michael Smith @ 120 Odds
- To be booked: Liam Lindsay @ 260 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferPreston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwddl | 1.20 |
| Home | lddd | 0.75 |
| Away | dwwdl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.25 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.58 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.43 | 1.73 |
Sheffield Wednesday Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlldd | 0.40 |
| Home | llldd | 0.50 |
| Away | lldl | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.83 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 0.99 | 1.01 | 0.98 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.71 | 1.40 | 2.17 |
Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Preston (39%)
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