Match Analysis: Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-03-16
- Time: 12:30 PM UTC
- Location: Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, England
Game Overview
Sheffield Wednesday hosts Sheffield United in a crucial Championship match. Sheffield United is second in the league, while Wednesday is tenth, five points off the play-off places. United has been strong away, but Wednesday has shown recent improvement.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sheffield United has been the best away team in the Championship, winning 11 of 18 games. Sheffield Wednesday has struggled at home, winning only five times in 18 attempts, but has recently scored seven goals in three games.
- The teams have met once this season, with Sheffield United aiming to do the double over Wednesday for the first time since the 2005/06 season.
- Sheffield United will be without Stuart Armstrong, DiβShon Bernard, Anthony Musaba, Yan Valery, and Akin Famewo. Barry Bannan is expected to be fit for Wednesday despite a minor injury.
- The match is a derby, which often brings unpredictable results. However, United's defensive strength and Wednesday's recent form could influence the outcome.
- Both teams have significant motivation: United for promotion and Wednesday for play-off contention. The derby aspect adds extra pressure and desire to win.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Sheffield United: 180, Sheffield Wednesday: 150, Draw: 210 | Draw | β β βββ 40% |
Spread | Sheffield United: 0 110, Sheffield Wednesday: 0 -130 | Sheffield Wednesday | β β β ββ 55% |
Over_under | Over: 2.25 -112, Under: 2.25 -108 | Under | β β β ββ 60% |
Predicted Outcome
Given the teams' recent performances and the nature of derbies, a closely contested match is expected.
Predicted Score: 1-1