FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Preston North End fixture

Sheff. Wed. prepare to entertain Preston North End at Hillsborough on Tuesday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Owls are clearly on top, winning 56.52% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was less than a year ago, in February 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 SepPreston N.E.1 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 FebSheff. Wed.1-3Preston N.E.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 05 AugPreston N.E.0 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 18 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2005/2006Mon 26 DecPreston N.E.0 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 MarSheff. Wed.0 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 14 SepPreston N.E.2 - 2Sheff. Wed.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Owls in those games, with 6 conceded.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the North End have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Wed. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 25 points from their 24 games thus far. Preston N.E. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 24 points from their 25 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.6024372
Preston N.E.6303869

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Wed. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Preston N.E. 7 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.