FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Preston North End fixture

Preston N.E. face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 31 out of 45 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 15 MarSheff. Utd.1 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Fri 20 AugPreston N.E.0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 09 MayPreston N.E.3 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 29 NovSheff. Utd.2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 19 AprPreston N.E.2 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 21 DecSheff. Utd.1 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 26 JanPreston N.E.2 - 1Sheff. Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Blades in those games, with 7 conceded.

The North End have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The North End's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Sheff. Utd.'s total of 6 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Preston N.E. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6213997
Preston N.E.6222568

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Blades. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Preston N.E. No win in the 2 most recent games.