Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, but are currently on a positive run with two consecutive away victories against Derby County and Hull City. The Owls have displayed resilience, bouncing back from a derby defeat against Sheffield United to go unbeaten in their last three matches. Their defensive record has improved, keeping two clean sheets in their last six games, although they did suffer a heavy 6-2 defeat at home to Watford, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Wednesday's goal-scoring has been consistent, netting in five of their last six matches, with their current position of 12th in the Championship table reflecting their mid-table form. The team's ability to grind out results on the road is evident, with their last two victories coming away from home, suggesting improved performance and confidence when playing outside Hillsborough.

Preston

Preston North End's recent form has been concerning, as they find themselves languishing in 18th position in the Championship table. The Lilywhites have gone nine games without a win, a worrying streak that has seen them slip dangerously close to the relegation zone. Their last six matches have yielded just four points from a possible 18, with four draws and two losses. Preston's attacking prowess has been particularly lacklustre, managing to score only four goals in their last six outings, averaging a meagre 0.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat more solid, keeping two clean sheets, but have still conceded eight goals in this period. The 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth stands out as their heaviest loss in recent weeks, while their inability to secure a victory, even at home, is a cause for concern. With 67% of their matches seeing both teams score and the same percentage featuring under 2.5 goals, Preston's games have generally been tight affairs, but they've struggled to come out on top.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent home form has been rather mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at Hillsborough. The Owls have struggled to find consistency, alternating between positive and negative results. A particularly high-scoring affair caught the eye, as Wednesday suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat against Watford, conceding their highest number of goals in this period. Despite this setback, they've shown resilience, bouncing back with a clean sheet victory over Norwich. Defensively, Wednesday have been somewhat porous, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game, though they've managed two clean sheets. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, netting 1.33 goals per match on average. Interestingly, 67% of their recent home fixtures have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter encounters at Hillsborough.

Preston

Preston's recent away form in the Championship has been characterised by resilience and inconsistency. The Lilywhites have managed four draws in their last six away fixtures, demonstrating their ability to grind out results on the road. However, they've struggled to secure victories, failing to win any of these matches. Defensively, Preston have shown improvement, keeping two clean sheets in their last six away games, including a goalless draw against Stoke City in their most recent outing. The 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, contributing significantly to their average of 2.67 total goals per away game. Despite their mixed form, Preston have been involved in entertaining matches, with both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals.