Sheffield Wed vs Sunderland Prediction, Tips & Odds – Sep. 29, 2023

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September 28, 2023

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Sheffield Wed vs Sunderland Prediction 29.09.2023. In the first match of the ninth round of the English Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will host Sunderland. Although the guests are the favorites in this duel, they will need to play with focus if they want to secure a victory on Friday.

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Sheffield Wed vs Sunderland Odds

Sheffield Wed Team News

Sheffield Wednesday competed in England’s League One last season, finishing in third place. This achievement earned them a spot in the Playoffs for promotion to the Championship. With an incredible comeback against Peterborough (losing 4:0 in the first leg but winning 6:1 on penalties in the return leg) and a victory over Barnsley in the final, they secured promotion to the higher division, much to the delight of their vast number of fans.

However, if they want to stay in the Championship for more than one season, they need to improve their level of play drastically. After eight rounds of matches, they find themselves at the bottom of the table with just two points. They’ve only managed two draws against Leeds and Middlesbrough while suffering defeats in all other games. Also, Sheffield has scored only five goals in eight matches, and it’s clear that they face a challenging task in securing survival this season.

Full time.#SWASHW pic.twitter.com/TW0ScOZO2y
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) September 23, 2023

Sunderland Team News

Sunderland finished the previous season in sixth place on the table, securing a playoff spot for promotion to the Premier League. However, Luton eliminated them in the semifinals, and their entry into the top-flight English clubs will have to wait for at least another year.

As of this round, the visitors are in fifth place with 13 points, trailing Ipswich and Leicester by seven points. Given the intense competition this season, it will be challenging for them to secure one of the top two spots, and they may have a better chance of seeking promotion through the playoffs again. Nonetheless, the championship has just begun, and a lot can change by May when the regular season concludes.

Sunderland had a five-game unbeaten streak, defeating Rotherham, Southampton, QPR, and Blackburn, along with a draw against Coventry. That streak was halted in the previous round when they lost to Cardiff at home, and there’s no doubt that in the upcoming match against the bottom-placed team, Sunderland will want to prove that the loss on Sunday was just an bad day for manager Tony Mowbray’s players.

⏱️ Defeat at the Stadium of Light.#SAFC | #SUNCAR pic.twitter.com/oZH7wmCBjR
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) September 24, 2023

Sheffield Wed vs Sunderland H2H

In the previous five matches between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland, both teams have recorded two victories each, while one game ended in a draw.

Injuries and suspensions

Sheffield Wed: Diaby, Wilks (injuries)

Sunderland: Alese, Cirkin, Ekwah, Evans, Matete (injuries)