Preston North End are set to host Sheffield Wednesday in an England Championship match, with the home side looking strong based on current form and league standings. Preston's position, comfortably in the top half of the table, suggests a team that is well-organized and capable. Their goal difference of +6 further hints at a team that balances attacking prowess with defensive solidity. Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, are struggling significantly. Their negative points total due to a points deduction, coupled with a goal difference of -27, paints a picture of a team grappling with significant challenges. Their recent form, with a series of draws and losses, doesn't inspire confidence. The away side's struggles in scoring goals, coupled with their vulnerability in defense, suggest they will find it difficult to contain Preston's attacking efforts. Analyzing the provided match odds, the market strongly favors Preston to win. The Asian Handicap further reinforces this assessment. Considering all the factors, including league position, recent form, and team dynamics, the prediction leans towards a Preston victory. However, given Preston’s recent draws and their goals for and against stats, it's prudent to predict a match with less than 2.5 goals. The home side's superior organization and Sheffield Wednesday’s offensive struggles are likely to result in a low-scoring affair. Therefore, I predict a home win with under 2.5 goals.