Sheffield Wednesday - Stoke City predictions

With a difficult matchup ahead of them, Sheffield Wednesday will need to focus if they want to bring in another 3 points. They are not overwhelmingly outmatched by any means, but they are generally seen as the underdogs compared to Stoke City.

The visiting team understands the difficulty of the task that lies ahead. A win against Sheffield W. on their own field would be a major feat, and it is always a tough endeavor.

A Norwich City stalemate from the last Championship game is not painting a proper picture for Sheffield W.. They were trailing by halftime and had to chase a point in front of their own support. They avoided disaster by a thread and will be keen for a completely different scenario this Saturday.

Stoke City are coming on the back of a crushing defeat at the hands of Swansea City. They never really had much of a shot, to be fair: the odds were decidedly against them and they were playing as visitors. The outcome is a 3:0 goal difference and an HT/FT loss.

The Owls can’t seem to maintain a proper defence whenever they play as visitors. With 8 concessions over the past three away games, it’s obvious some tweaks need to be made in defence.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Championship engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

According to the recent head-to-head records, The Owls already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 2.69 odds on a home win.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.30 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.