Preston 0-2 Sheffield United

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with a notable three-game winning streak in the middle of their last six matches. However, they've bookended this positive run with two pairs of consecutive losses. Their most recent game, a 3-0 defeat to Everton, stands out as their heaviest loss in this period. The team has been involved in several high-scoring games, with 67% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite conceding in four out of six games, Preston has managed to maintain a positive goal difference, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Their ability to keep clean sheets in two games is noteworthy, especially considering their 10th place finish in the league last season with 63 points from 46 games.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent form shows a promising trend, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches. The team has been particularly impressive in their pre-season friendlies, securing four consecutive wins before drawing their most recent match against Huddersfield Town. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring 12 goals in six games, averaging 2 goals per match. The 4-1 victory over Harrogate Town stands out as a high-scoring game. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game on average. It's worth noting that 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating exciting, high-scoring affairs. However, their last Premier League match resulted in a 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, highlighting the challenge they face in top-flight competition.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a concerning run of three consecutive losses in their last five matches at Deepdale. Their most recent victory came in a friendly against Fiorentina, breaking the losing streak. Notably, Preston's last competitive home win was an impressive 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town, showcasing their attacking potential. However, defensively, they've struggled, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six home games and conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. The team has also been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their recent home matches seeing over 2.5 goals. This suggests that while Preston can be potent in attack, their defensive vulnerabilities often lead to entertaining, goal-filled games at Deepdale.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent away form has been impressive, with a notable run of four consecutive wins in friendly matches before a draw in their most recent outing. Their goal-scoring ability has been particularly strong, netting 12 goals in their last six away games, averaging 2 goals per game. The team's defense has also been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. The 4-1 victory against Harrogate Town stands out as a high-scoring encounter, showcasing their attacking prowess. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, indicating exciting games for spectators. With 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals, Sheffield United's matches tend to be action-packed affairs on the road.