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Probable Lineups

Preston
3-4-2-1
Sheffield United
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(15) 8 Goals 8 (16)
(10) 7 Assists 8 (10)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
28.4 Average Age 24.2
185.5 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(58%) 61% Aerial Duel Success 57% (57%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Sheff Utd
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamie Shackleton Out 6.4
Kieffer Moore Doubtful 6.89
Sam McCallum Doubtful 6.68

Team News

Preston
Sheff Utd
  • Preston's line-up will be a familiar one. Ryan Lowe will continue to utilise his familiar 3-4-2-1 system with Will Keane and Emil Riis the most notable attacking threats.
  • Sam Greenwood could make his debut in an attacking midfield role, while Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Stefar Teitur Thordarson should feature on the bench.
  • New signings Kieffer Moore and Sam McCallum are both doubts for this opening-day clash, while central midfielder Jamie Shackleton has been sidelined.
  • Expect Chris Wilder to field a 4-2-3-1 system against Preston with new additions Harry Souttar, Harrison Burrows and Callum O'Hare all set to start.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
3 S. United 9 3 2 28
20 Preston 3 6 6 15

Prediction

  • Preston ended last season in 10th place, but a run of five successive defeats closed the curtain on their campaign. Given the club's modest budget, mid-table stability should be the goal for the Lilywhites, but a debate over style of play means that Ryan Lowe is a man under pressure heading into the new season.
  • Sheffield United head into the 2024/25 campaign having witnessed a disastrous Premier League season. Their preparations for this season have been marred by the drama of an ongoing takeover bid, but the additions of Kieffer Moore and Callum O'Hare represent top-level Championship quality, and in Chris Wilder, they have a safe pair of hands at the helm.
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User Predictions

Comments (4)

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  • [ - ] magazine - member since 03-Jan-24

    Whoscored should up the match stats for this game

    13 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Preston will have a good go at the recently relegated Sheffield side, but a finisher is what they lack giving the blades a chance of taking all 3 points or at least 1

    13 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] kukarchod - member since 11-Jun-19

    Stats stats where are youuuuuuuuuuu

    13 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    Will Keane +260 / Kieffer Moore +260 TSA

    13 weeks ago
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Top Players

Preston
Sheffield United
J. Storey 6.85
L. Lindsay 6.82
K. K-Hayden 6.74
H. Burrows 7.36
V. Souza 7.32
O. Arblaster 7.24
E. Riis 3
S. Greenwood 3
M. Osmajic 2
G. Hamer 4
K. Moore 2
T. Campbell 2
E. Riis 2
K. K-Hayden 2
B. Potts 1
C. O'Hare 2
A. Brooks 2
A. Ahmedhodzic 1

Match Forecast

Sheffield United will score from a direct freekick  
Sheffield United will score a long shot  
Sheffield United will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.