Blackpool - Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - 17 September 2024
Blackpool
One of the English League Cup matches will take place on Tuesday at Bloomfield Road, where Blackpool will host Sheffield Wednesday. Here’s a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Blackpool
The "Seasiders" have had a rough start to the new season, currently sitting in 19th place in League One. They only secured their first win over the weekend, defeating Exeter City 2-1 at home. Prior to that, Blackpool also won 4-1 against Crewe in the EFL Trophy.
Despite their poor form earlier, Blackpool has not lost in their last five matches across all competitions, registering three wins during this period. Notably, after a convincing 4-0 victory over Burton in the League Cup, they also managed a narrow 2-1 away win over Blackburn.
Sheffield Wednesday
The "Owls" have similarly struggled at the beginning of the new Championship season, currently 20th in the standings. They have failed to win in their last four league matches, though they managed to snatch a point at the weekend in a 1-1 home draw against QPR.
Prior to that, Sheffield Wednesday lost to Sunderland (0-4), Leeds (0-2), and Millwall (0-3). In the League Cup, however, they secured victories over Hull City (2-1 away) and Grimsby (5-1 away).
Match Facts
- Sheffield Wednesday has won the last three meetings between these two teams.
- Both teams have failed to score in their last seven encounters.
- The "Under 2.5 goals" bet has landed in the last six matches between these sides.
H2H
The last time these teams faced each other was in the 2014/2015 Championship season, where Sheffield Wednesday won both encounters. In the last six matches held at Blackpool's home, the hosts have won just once, losing two.
Probable Lineups
- Blackpool: Tyrer, Husband, Casey, Offiah, Gabriel, Hamilton, Norburn, Evans, Apter, Ballard, Joseph.
- Sheffield Wednesday: Westwood, Palmer, Lees, Delaney, Elan, Lee, Hutchinson, McGuigan, Maguire, Keane, Nuhiu.
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to Sheffield Wednesday, with odds of 2.45 for an away win. Given both teams' current form and defensive tendencies, we don't expect many goals in this match. Our recommended bet is **"Under 3.0 goals"** with odds of 1.60.
