Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday face each other on Thursday 01.01.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Preston North End's home ground, the Deepdale Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday
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2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals
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Preston North End preview
Preston North End heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 24 matches, PNE secured 9 victories, 10 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.54 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Preston North End's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Preston North End has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 31 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lewis Dobbin, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lewis Dobbin has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Preston North End has conceded 25 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.04 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Sheffield Wednesday preview
Sheffield Wednesday comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 1 victories, 8 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 0.48 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 10 draws, and 21 losses.
The Owls's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 0.78 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.69.
The Owls's offensive system is led by Barry Bannan, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Barry Bannan. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 1.96 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 63 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.97 per match.
Head to head: Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W D |
1.54 |
| Home | D D D L W |
1.67 |
| Away | L D W W D |
1.42 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.33 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.32 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.44 | 1.48 |
Sheffield Wednesday
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.48 |
| Home | D D L L L |
0.31 |
| Away | L D L L D |
0.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 4% | 0% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 0.78 | 0.54 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.96 | 2.23 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 38% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 8% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 62% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 31% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.14 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.56 | 2.05 |
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