David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Preston
Sheffield United
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The Championship season opener between Preston and Sheffield United will be held on Friday evening at Deepdale. The experts at Dailysports have prepared a prediction for this match.
Preston
The "Invincibles" had a lackluster previous season, finishing in the middle of the Championship table. Preston lost their last five matches, with Southampton, Leicester, and West Bromwich all defeating them 3-0. At home, Preston secured 11 wins out of 23 matches, suffering eight defeats.
In preparation for the new season, the Invincibles played several friendlies, performing reasonably well overall. The exception was their last match against Everton, where Preston lost 3-0 at home. However, they did manage to beat a strong Fiorentina side 2-1 in an earlier friendly.
Sheffield United
The "Blades" had a disastrous last season, performing poorly in the Premier League. Out of 38 matches, Sheffield United managed only three wins while suffering 28 defeats. The team ended the season with a seven-game losing streak.
Despite this failure, the management decided not to make hasty decisions and retained Chris Wilder as the head coach. During the off-season, the Blades played five friendlies, remaining unbeaten. They secured victories against York City, Chesterfield, Harrogate, and Rotherham.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- The last time these teams met was in the 22/23 season, where the Blades won both encounters.
- In four of the last five matches, the "Both Teams to Score" bet won.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet won in four of the previous five matches.
Preston vs Sheffield United Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Sheffield United, valuing a probable victory for the visitors at odds of 2.38. Betting on the outcome in the first round of such a match can be risky. Our recommendation is to bet on "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.70.
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