Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 18th August 2024

Round 2 of the new Championship campaign sees Sunderland go up against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, hoping to get a win at Stadium of Light to boost their chances of avoiding another relegation battle.

Sunderland booked their first win of the season in the Championship as they claimed all three points in the opener. They are of course looking for a follow-up come matchday in round two,

Sunderland got what they hoped for in their first match of the season, as they claimed all three points in the opener.

Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday have high hopes for this new season and should be expected to put up a good game as they chase three important points in round 2.

Sunderland have a hard time getting on the scoreboard these days, as they managed a poorly six goals in their previous ten matches. That is an average of 0.6 goals per game, in which they conceded nine goals, or 0.9 goals per game. Furthermore, they fought their way to six clean sheets in this run.

Sheffield Wednesday scored 18 goals, conceded 13 and managed four clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Sunderland were defeated by 0-2 in their last encounter with Sheffield Wednesday, but did win the reverse match 3-0, though.

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Sunderland Form

Sunderland are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Sheffield Wednesday by a 0-2 score, before winning 0-2 against Cardiff. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 2-0 against Preston. Sunderland didn't manage a single win in any of their previous six Championship games at the Stadium of Light. They have a record of two draws and four defeats, in which they conceded nine and scored one goals.

In a season where everything runs absolutely smoothly Sheffield Wednesday might be able to surprise. However, a finish inside the top half of the Championship looks the most realistic scenario.

Sheffield Wednesday Form

In their last three matches, Sheffield Wednesday first beat Sunderland 0-2, then Plymouth by 4-0 and finally Hull by 1-2. Sheffield Wednesday claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Championship, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in eight goals, whilst conceding nine.

Sheffield Wednesday go into the season with the clear aim of a top half finish, and if they can build some momentum early on, perhaps even throw their hat in the ring for a place in an international tournament.

Sunderland are really tough to break down, but as the expense of scoring only few goals themselves. A low scoring encounter is on the menu this coming Sunday, when Sheffield Wednesday come visiting.

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Squads

Sunderland Squad

The 48-year-old coach of the home team, Regis Le Bris, will select the lineup against Sheffield Wednesday from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Championship this season:

Anthony Patterson (0/1), Blondy Nna Noukeu (0/0), Simon Moore (0/0), Ajibola Alese (0/1), Daniel Ballard (0/0), Dennis Cirkin (0/1), Jenson Seelt (0/0), Joseph Anderson (0/0), Leo Hjelde (0/0), Luke O'Nien (1/1), Nectarios Triantis (0/0), Niall Huggins (0/0), Pierre Ekwah (0/0), Timothee Pembele (0/0), Trai Hume (0/1), Adil Aouchiche (0/0), Alan Browne (0/0), Chris Rigg (0/1), Daniel Neil (0/1), Ian Poveda (0/0), Jobe Bellingham (0/1), Patrick Roberts (0/1), Romaine Mundle (0/1), Abdoullah Ba (0/0), Eliezer Mayenda (0/1), Jack Clarke (1/1), Jewison Bennette (0/0), Luis Semedo (0/0), Nazariy Rusyn (0/1).

Sheffield Wednesday Squad

Here is the full team squad of Sheffield Wednesday. The 35 year-old Danny Roehl will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Ben Hamer (0/0), James Beadle (0/1), Pierce Charles (0/0), Akin Famewo (0/0), Bambo Diaby (0/0), Di'Shon Bernard (0/1), Dominic Iorfa (0/1), Liam Palmer (0/1), Max Lowe (0/0), Michael Ihiekwe (0/0), Pol Valentin (0/1), Yan Valery (0/0), Barry Bannan (0/1), Djeidi Gassama (0/1), Marvin Johnson (0/1), Nathaniel Chalobah (0/0), Olaf Kobacki (0/0), Anthony Musaba (0/1), Bailey Cadamarteri (0/0), Callum Paterson (0/0), Charlie McNeill (0/0), Ike Ugbo (0/0), Jamal Lowe (0/0), Josh Windass (1/1), Mallik Wilks (0/0), Michael Smith (1/1), Svante Ingelsson (0/0).

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Team News

At the time of writing, Sunderland have four players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Sheffield Wednesday this coming Sunday.

Ajibola Alese, Niall Huggins, Dennis Cirkin and Daniel Ballard nurses various injuries and won't take part for Sunderland against Sheffield Wednesday at Stadium of Light.

Sheffield Wednesday face a list of three absentees from the squad ahead of their next match this coming Sunday against Sunderland. Barry Bannan is suspended from the Sheffield Wednesday squad with too many penalty points to his name.

Josh Windass and Callum Paterson all face a spell on the sidelines for Sheffield Wednesday due to various injuries.

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday H2H

Sunderland lost to 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday in their last encounter. This served as payback for the 3-0 win, which Sunderland dished out the match before that. Sunderland have a 50% win rate against Sheffield Wednesday, who won two of these matches. The total record reads 3-1-2, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Results

In three of the previous six matches between Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday both teams scored.

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips

It is the beginning of a new Championship campaign, and both Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Sunderland claimed two wins, drew three and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Sheffield Wednesday won six, drew one and lost three of their last 10 games away. Sunderland have not exactly been great at shutting out their visitors at Stadium of Light. In their previous 10 lmatches at home, they claimed just zero wins, while also holding on to a clean sheet.

In the last six encounters between Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday over 2.5 goals came out three times, as Sunderland averaged 1.68 goals a game. Sheffield Wednesday scored an average of 1.33 goals in these, while both teams scored three times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Sunderland’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Sheffield Wednesday, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches.