Sheffield United vs Preston Predictions

Blades can see off Preston

Sheffield United have been strong at home this season, winning 12 and losing three of their Championship games at Bramall Lane. Take them for the win when Preston visit on Saturday.

They are second in the Championship and Preston are 15th, with the two sides separated by 30 points. The hosts have won 23 of their 35 games this season, while Preston have nine wins.

Sheffield United’s 2-1 win away at QPR last Saturday was their eighth victory in ten Championship games. They have won 21 of the 25 games in which they have scored first this season (84%) and are pushing hard for promotion

Sheffield United have been impressive defensively at home this season, conceding just 13 goals in 17 Championship games – an average of 0.76 goals per game.

They have won eight Championship games 1-0 this season and, with five of Preston’s last six league matches having fewer than three goals, a narrow home win looks the most likely correct score.

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Edited by Mark Langdon