Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Sheffield Utd got the job done on Saturday 22 September 2018, winning 3-2 at home to Preston (Championship). Sheffield Utd went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Sheffield UtdHome | Rating | PrestonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,512 | Overall | 1,465 |
| 1,536 | Match venue | 1,501 |
| 1,536 | At home | 1,506 |
| 1,493 | Away | 1,501 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,486 | Attack | 1,437 |
| 1,539 | Defence | 1,514 |
| 1,486 | Home attack | 1,472 |
| 1,495 | Away attack | 1,435 |
| 1,575 | Home defence | 1,533 |
| 1,491 | Away defence | 1,538 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,500 | Goal environment | 1,423 |
| 1,478 | Home goals | 1,462 |
| 1,522 | Away goals | 1,462 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,473 | Close games | 1,506 |
| 1,529 | Winning margin | 1,446 |
Match venue compares Sheffield Utd at home with Preston 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Sheffield Utd and Preston have met 24 times since February 2012: Sheffield Utd have won 11, Preston have taken six and seven were drawn. Our Sheffield Utd vs Preston prediction page has every tip on this pairing.