Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland Prediction: Both sides expected to score

Sunderland will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to Hillsborough on Friday. Both sides suffered defeats in their last game. Can either side return to winning ways, or would a draw be enough for them? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

Sheffield Wednesday

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Sheffield Wednesday suffered a 4-0 loss to Burnley in their last game to extend their losing run to three games in their previous four. They defeated Swansea during this run, losing games to teams including Coventry and West Brom. They have won just two of their 10 games in all competitions. The Owls sit 13th on the table with 45 points in 34 games, scoring 46 goals and conceding 54. However, Di'Shon Bernard (knee), Anthony Musaba (muscle), Dominic Iorfa (hamstring), and Akin Famewo (muscle) are ruled out due to injuries.

Sunderland

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Sunderland suffered their second successive loss after losing 1-0 to Hull City. They had previously lost 2-1 to Leeds United. The Black Cats had enjoyed an unbeaten run in six games prior to this setback. They have now won two of their last six games on the road. They sit 4th on the table with 62 points in 34 games, scoring 50 goals and conceding 31. However, Daniel Ballard (hamstring), Jayden Danns (unknown), Niall Huggins (knee), and Ajibola Alese (foot) are ruled out of this game due to injuries.

Possible Starting 11

Sheffield Wednesday — James Beadle, Yan Valery, Michael Ihiekwe, Max Lowe, Gabriel Otegbayo, Barry Bannan, Shea Charles, Djeidi Gassama, Stuart Armstrong, Ibrahim Cissoko, Michael Smith.

Sunderland — Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Jobe Bellingham, Dan Neil, Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Eliezer Mayenda, Wilson Isidor.

Interesting Facts

• The last five games of Sheffield Wednesday at home saw the BTTS results;
• The Owls are unbeaten in five of their last six games at home;
• The hosts are unbeaten in eight of their last 11 games on the road;
• Four of the last six games of Sunderland saw the BTTS results.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides enter this game from defeats, so I think it is risky to back either side to victory. Sunderland have been having a difficult time recently, and their playoff spot looks threatened if they fail to get back on track. With this, I expect goals from both sides and a possible draw in the first period.

Our prediction is for both teams to score, for odds of 1.85 at Betway.

Our second prediction is to see more than two goals for odds of 2.10 at Bet365.

Our third prediction is a draw in the first half for odds of 2.10 at 1xbet.