Sheffield United have had a rough run of late, losing several games in a row before finally grabbing a win in their most recent match. Preston have been up and down too, with a couple of heavy defeats mixed in with a few wins and a draw, so neither team comes into this one looking especially settled or confident.

There's no recent history between these two to look back on, so there's no clear pattern of goals in this fixture. Overall, both sides have been struggling to score and have looked shaky, which makes this look like a tight, low-scoring game rather than an open one. On balance, this leans toward a draw, with Sheffield United possibly edging it thanks to playing at home.