Introduction to the Match
The EFL Championship is back with a new set of exciting fixtures, and this weekend, Sheffield Wednesday will face off against Preston North End at the Hillsborough Stadium. Sheffield Wednesday is currently leading as favorites for relegation, finding themselves 20 points away from safety. They are eager to start their climb out of the difficult situation they are in.
Current Form of the Teams
Sheffield Wednesday has had a disastrous campaign so far, suffering their 11th defeat of the season on Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to Millwall at the Den. The team has not won a match in 11 straight games, with 5 draws and 11 losses, since they started the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth in September. After a 12-point deduction for entering administration in October, Sheffield Wednesday is now at the bottom of the EFL Championship table with -4 points.
On the other hand, Preston North End was unable to secure a win on Tuesday, ending in a 1-1 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road. This followed a 2-1 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale Stadium on November 21, marking the end of their four-game unbeaten run. Despite this, Preston North End has accumulated 27 points from their 17 Championship matches and is currently sixth in the league table. A win this weekend could bring them level on points with second-placed Stoke City.
Head-to-Head and Key Statistics
Preston North End has a slight edge over Sheffield Wednesday, with 47 wins from their last 118 meetings. Sheffield Wednesday has 45 wins, and the teams have shared the spoils on 26 occasions. Preston North End has lost only one of their last six away matches, securing two wins and three draws since the start of September. In contrast, Sheffield Wednesday has failed to win in their last 10 Championship home games, losing seven and drawing three since their 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on April 21.
Prediction for the Match
Given Preston North End’s recent form and Sheffield Wednesday’s struggles, especially at home, it is likely that Preston North End will come out on top in this match. Despite a slight drop in form, Preston North End should be able to secure a win against a struggling Sheffield Wednesday side.
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Result – Preston to win
- Tip 2: Over 10.5 corners – No, considering there have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in the last five meetings between the two teams.
- Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards – No, as there have also been fewer than five bookings in six of their most recent eight encounters.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End promises to be an interesting one, with Preston North End looking to capitalize on Sheffield Wednesday’s current struggles. Given the statistics and recent performances, a win for Preston North End seems likely. The match will be a crucial one for both teams, with Sheffield Wednesday seeking to start their ascent out of the relegation zone and Preston North End aiming to move up the league table.
