David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Sheffield Wednesday
Blackburn
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On Tuesday, Hillsborough will host an intriguing Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers. We suggest placing a bet on the outcome of this match, offering good chances for success.
Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday played a 1-1 draw at home against Preston on Tuesday, which marked their second draw in the last four rounds. However, the "Owls" are currently on a four-match unbeaten run. After 19 matches, they have secured seven wins and an equal number of losses.
Currently, Sheffield Wednesday sits in 9th place, with 26 points, just five points adrift of the top-six positions. At home, the "Owls" have managed three wins and three losses, but they have only won once in their last five home matches.
Blackburn Rovers, on the other hand, have gradually found their rhythm after a shaky start to the season. The team has climbed to 6th place in the Championship, with 31 points from 18 matches. They are eight points behind the leaders but have a one-point cushion over 7th-placed Watford.
In their most recent match, Blackburn secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Hull City away, marking their 4th consecutive win in the league. They have been solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four matches. Away from home, Blackburn has recorded three wins, three draws, and three losses in their 9 matches.
Probable Lineups
- Sheffield Wednesday: Barlow; Palmer, Ihiekwe, Valery, Famewo; Bannan, Johnson, Windass, Charles; Ugbo, Smith
- Blackburn Rovers: Pears; Hyam, Pickering, Batt, Carter; Travis, Tronstad, Wyman; Dolan, Hedges, Ohashi
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Last season, Sheffield Wednesday won both encounters against Blackburn 3-1.
- The "Owls" have defeated Blackburn in their last three Championship meetings.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in three of their last five meetings.
Prediction
Bookmakers give Sheffield Wednesday a slight advantage, pricing their victory at 2.20. We believe the best bet for this match is Sheffield Wednesday to Win with a 0 Handicap at odds of 1.60.
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