Preston North End
25%
Draw
27%
Sheffield United
49%
Prediction-market closing prices (Polymarket and Kalshi average).
Preston North End
2 — 3
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United wins
How the markets called it
Closing prices, last snapshot before kick-off. Result: Sheffield United.
| Source | Favourite | Result %Chance given to the result | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
 PolymarketFavourite: Sheffield United | Sheffield United | 49% | ✓ Favourite won Won |
 KalshiFavourite: Sheffield United | Sheffield United | 49% | ✓ Favourite won Won |
| Bookmakers (consensus)Favourite: Sheffield United | Sheffield United | 48% | ✓ Favourite won Won |
Prediction markets vs bookmakers — closing odds= cheaper price
| Platform | 1Preston North End | XDraw | 2Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymarket | 4.06 | 3.75 | 2.05 |
| Kalshi | 4.04 | 3.74 | 2.06 |
| Bookmakers (fair, margin removed) | 3.91 | 3.76 | 2.09 |
Sportsbook Odds21 books
= best| Bookmaker | 1Preston North End | XDraw | 2Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pinnacle | 3.86 | 3.65 | 2.01 |
 Betfair | 4.00 | 3.60 | 2.06 |
 LeoVegas | 3.60 | 3.65 | 2.07 |
 Matchbook | 4.00 | 3.60 | 2.08 |
 William Hill | 3.70 | 3.40 | 1.95 |
 Marathon | 3.68 | 3.60 | 1.90 |
 888sport | 3.60 | 3.40 | 1.91 |
 1xBet | 3.67 | 3.60 | 1.92 |
 Betclic | 3.55 | 3.35 | 1.85 |
 Betsson | 3.65 | 3.60 | 1.95 |
 Codere | 3.80 | 3.45 | 2.00 |
 Coolbet | 3.60 | 3.60 | 1.98 |
 GTbets | 3.78 | 3.63 | 1.98 |
 NordicBet | 3.69 | 3.63 | 1.96 |
PMU | 3.25 | 3.30 | 1.92 |
 Tipico | 3.90 | 3.40 | 1.83 |
 Unibet (FR) | 3.25 | 3.10 | 1.72 |
| Unibet (NL) | 3.35 | 3.40 | 1.96 |
| Unibet (SE) | 3.45 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
 Winamax (DE) | 3.50 | 3.50 | 1.90 |
| Winamax (FR) | 3.45 | 3.40 | 1.88 |
| Fair odds (average of 21, margin removed) | 3.91 | 3.76 | 2.09 |
Preston North End win probability over time
Polymarket and Kalshi prices against the bookmaker consensus, up to kick-off.
Head to HeadLast 8 meetings
Preston North EndSheffield United
Apr 25, 26
Sheffield Utd
2-3
PrestonOct 24, 25
Preston
3-2
Sheffield UtdMar 8, 25
Sheffield Utd
1-0
PrestonAug 9, 24
Preston
0-2
Sheffield UtdApr 29, 23
Sheffield Utd
4-1
PrestonSep 17, 22
Preston
0-2
Sheffield UtdJan 18, 22
Preston
2-2
Sheffield UtdSep 14, 21
Sheffield Utd
2-2
PrestonFrequently Asked Questions
Who won Preston North End vs Sheffield United?
Sheffield United won 3–2.
Who was the favourite before kick-off?
Sheffield United was the favourite at 49% on Polymarket and Kalshi (closing prices: Preston North End 25%, draw 27%, Sheffield United 49%).
