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 23 matches, PNE secured 9 victories, 10 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.61 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Preston North End's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Preston North End has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 95 goals, of which 30 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emil Ris Jakobsen, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Mads Frøkjær-Jensen has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Preston North End has conceded 23 goals in the Championship (an average of 1 per game) and 95 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.19 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Sheffield Wednesday preview
Sheffield Wednesday comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 1 victories, 7 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 0.45 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 25 draws, and 33 losses.
The Owls's attack has been highly effective, scoring 92 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 0.82 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.
The Owls's offensive system is led by Josh Windass, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Anthony Musaba. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 2.05 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 123 goals in 77 matches, averaging 1.6 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 |
1.61 |
| Home | D D D L W |
1.67 |
| Away | L D W W D |
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 42% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.3 | 2.33 | 2.27 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.33 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 42% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.32 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.44 | 1.48 |
Sheffield Wednesday
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.45 |
| Home | D D L L L |
0.25 |
| Away | L D L L D |
0.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 5% | 0% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 0.58 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 2.05 | 2.42 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 42% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 58% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 33% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.19 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.79 | 1.57 | 2.05 |
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