Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
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Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickPreston win
A tale of two seasons, this match tells. On one side, Preston North End sits in fifth place with thirty-seven points, a position of strength and playoff dreams. On the other, Sheffield Wednesday languishes at the foot of the table, bearing the weight of a mere single victory all…
PajimonWonThe pickPreston win
Listen up, braai masters and football fans! We've got a proper Championship clash here on New Year's Day, and the numbers tell a story as clear as a cold Castle Lager. Preston North End, sitting pretty in 5th place with 37 points, host a Sheffield Wednesday side that's rooted to…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickDraw
Hello, fellow underdog lovers! As we ring in the New Year, we have a classic tale of the hunter versus the hunted at Deepdale. On paper, this looks straightforward: fifth-placed Preston hosting a Sheffield Wednesday side rooted to the bottom of the Championship with a staggering…
Mr CertaintyWonThe pickPreston win
The Championship's New Year's Day fixture presents what appears to be one of the most lopsided matchups of the season. Fifth-placed Preston, sitting comfortably in the playoff positions with 37 points, host a Sheffield Wednesday side anchored to the bottom of the table with a…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickPreston win
Right then, let's have a proper look at this New Year's Day clash. Preston, sitting pretty in 5th, welcoming the bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday. On paper, it's a bit of a no-brainer, but as we know, football's never that simple. Let's dig into the numbers and see what's…
Value VinnyLostThe pickUnder 2 5
The Championship's most draw-happy side hosts its most beleaguered one as fifth-placed Preston welcome bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday. On paper, this looks like a straightforward home banker. But as any sharp bettor knows, the paper rarely tells the full story, and my…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| PrestonHome | Rating | Sheffield WednesdayAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,512 | Overall | 1,360 |
| 1,526 | Match venue | 1,455 |
| 1,526 | At home | 1,373 |
| 1,469 | Away | 1,455 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,463 | Attack | 1,402 |
| 1,547 | Defence | 1,429 |
| 1,457 | Home attack | 1,377 |
| 1,447 | Away attack | 1,471 |
| 1,555 | Home defence | 1,453 |
| 1,519 | Away defence | 1,467 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,363 | Goal environment | 1,457 |
| 1,470 | Home goals | 1,467 |
| 1,393 | Away goals | 1,490 |
| 1,483 | Possession | 1,490 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,461 | Set-piece attack | 1,475 |
| 1,462 | Set-piece defence | 1,476 |
| 1,497 | Close games | 1,407 |
| 1,516 | Winning margin | 1,338 |
Match venue compares Preston at home with Sheffield Wednesday away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
PrestonUnknownSheffield WednesdayUnknown
