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Sheffield Utd vs Sheffield Wednesday: Blades Aim to Capitalise on Derby Away Day
In a South Yorkshire derby, Sheffield Utd host Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. The Blades come into this fixture with a significant statistical edge, particularly in their home form, while Wednesday have struggled immensely away from home and overall this season.
Sheffield Utd's dominance at home, particularly in their ability to score and control possession, should see them looking to set the rhythm of the game. They'll likely aim to exploit the space Wednesday often leave behind when they venture forward, using quick transitions. The visitors, with their defensive frailties away from home, will probably adopt a deep block, hoping to frustrate the hosts, but their extremely low scoring rate suggests they'll struggle to create meaningful chances against a United side that has generally been solid at home.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Sheffield Utd have won 46.7% of their home games this season, scoring 1.7 goals per match.
- • Sheffield Wednesday have lost 76.5% of their home games and failed to win any of their 15 away league fixtures.
- • Wednesday's recent away form shows them scoring only 0.7 goals per game over their last three away matches.
AI Prediction
The data paints a clear picture of two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum, especially when considering home and away form. Sheffield Utd's strong home record and recent scoring surge, combined with Sheffield Wednesday's abysmal away performance and scoring struggles, make a home win the overwhelming statistical outcome. The odds strongly favour the hosts, reinforcing this view. Wednesday's poor scoring rate suggests they are unlikely to contribute to the scoreline.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon85%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x253%O/U43%BTTS57%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google88%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google88%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Sheffield Utd Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Portsmouth | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Middlesbrough | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Oxford United | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Millwall | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Ipswich | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Southampton | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Charlton | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Leicester | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Stoke City | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Wrexham | 3 - 5 |
Sheffield Utd have had a mixed season overall, sitting around the 40% win mark. However, their home form tells a much more positive story, with nearly 47% of games won and a healthy goal difference, scoring an average of 1.7 goals and conceding just over 1.1. Recent performances at home have seen them scoring even more freely, averaging 2.3 goals in their last three home fixtures, though their last home game saw them concede twice.
Sheffield Wednesday Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Millwall | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Swansea | 0 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Blackburn | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Wrexham | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Bristol City | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Birmingham | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Portsmouth | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | QPR | 0 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Preston | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Blackburn | 0 - 0 |
Sheffield Wednesday's season has been a stark contrast, marred by a dismal 71.9% loss rate overall. Their away record is particularly concerning, failing to win a single game out of 15 played, and conceding nearly two goals per away fixture. Recent form has done little to lift spirits, with three consecutive losses and a severe drop in offensive output, scoring just 0.3 goals per game in their last three outings. Their last away match saw them concede four goals.
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Sheffield Utd
(4-2-3-1)
Sheffield Wednesday
(4-2-3-1)
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Sheffield Utd Injuries / suspensions
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