Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston
• Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday are coming into this match on the back of a tough run, with three losses and two draws in their recent outings. They'll be looking to turn things around at home, but their predicted lineup suggests they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal. With Bannan pulling the strings in midfield and Cadamarteri leading the line, they have the potential to cause problems for Preston's defence.

Preston, on the other hand, have been more consistent lately, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their predicted 3-5-2 formation should provide a solid base to build from, with Jebbison and Dobbin up top looking to exploit any gaps in the Sheffield Wednesday backline. This could be a tight affair, but Preston's recent form might just give them the edge.

Match Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Preston

Sheffield Wednesday have been struggling for form recently, with three consecutive losses followed by two draws. Their last victory came against Norwich at home, but since then, they've been unable to find the winning formula. This lack of positive results could impact their confidence going into this match, and they'll need to dig deep to get a result against a solid Preston side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield Utd (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs West Brom (A)

Preston have been in decent form, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their most recent result was a draw against Watford away from home, which shows they can compete with teams on the road. This run of form should give them confidence heading into this match, and they'll be looking to continue their positive momentum against Sheffield Wednesday.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Blackburn (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Southampton (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been closely contested recently. In their last five meetings, Preston have won three times, Sheffield Wednesday have won once, and there has been one draw. The most recent encounter saw Preston triumph 3-1 at home, while the match before that ended in a 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday's ground. This suggests that both teams are capable of getting a result, but Preston have had the upper hand in recent clashes.

Recent Championship Results

• Preston 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday (29 Dec 2024)
• Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Preston (07 Dec 2024)
• Preston 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday (29 Dec 2023)
• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Preston (19 Aug 2023)
• Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Preston (30 Jan 2021)

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Out

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Out

• Dominic Iorfa (Suspended) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Out

• George Brown (Ankle) - Out

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) - Doubt

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) - Doubt

• Harrison Armstrong (Groin) - Out

• Milutin Osmajic (Suspended) - Out

• Robbie Brady (Calf) - Doubt

• Lewis Gibson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Alistair McCann (Muscle) - Doubt

• Andrija Vukcevic (Muscle) - Doubt

• Bradley Potts (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Horvath (GK), Palmer (DF), Cooper (DF), Lowe (DF), Fusire (MF), Valery (MF), Bannan (MF), Amass (MF), McNeill (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Cadamarteri (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Horvath in goal and a back three of Palmer, Cooper, and Lowe. This setup should allow Bannan and Amass to control the midfield, while McNeill and Ingelsson provide support to the lone striker Cadamarteri.

• Predicted lineup: Iversen (GK), Storey (DF), Lindsay (DF), Hughes (DF), Offiah (MF), Þórðarson (MF), Thompson (MF), Devine (MF), Lewis (MF), Dobbin (AT), Jebbison (AT)

Preston are likely to start with a 3-5-2 formation, with Iversen between the sticks and a back three of Storey, Lindsay, and Hughes. This shape should give them a solid defensive base, while allowing Offiah, Þórðarson, Thompson, Devine, and Lewis to control the midfield and provide service to the attacking duo of Dobbin and Jebbison.

• Cadamarteri vs Hughes: Cadamarteri's pace and movement will be key against the experienced Hughes.

• Bannan vs Thompson: Bannan's creativity and passing range will be tested by Thompson's energy and work rate.

• Amass (Sheffield Wednesday): Amass's ability to break up play and start attacks from deep will be crucial for Sheffield Wednesday.

• Jebbison (Preston): Jebbison's physical presence and goal-scoring threat could be the difference for Preston.

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Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Preston.

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