Two improving teams meet on Saturday evening with crucial Championship points on offer. Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Jos Luhukay and the Dutchman looks to have had a calming influence on the Owls whilst Neil Warnock has boosted the Bluebirds in recent weeks and he’ll be sure to receive a raucous reception with his Sheffield United links never far away from the thoughts of Wednesday fans.
Sky Bet Championship – Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City – Hillsborough – Saturday 20th January 2018 – 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 9/4 at Unibet |
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Sheffield Wednesday
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Carlos Carvahal was replaced earlier in the month by Jos Luhukay and the Dutchman looks set to hit the ground running here with strong showings against Sheffield United and Carlisle in his first two games in charge. With FA Cup progress assured, the Owls will be hoping to improve upon their 17th placed league position in the Championship table. Gary Hooper has been in sensational form this season – notching 11 goals for the Owls at an average of 184 minutes per goal.
Cardiff City
The Bluebirds have had a fantastic first half of the season and are flying high in 3rd place in the Championship table under Neil Warnock. With 50 points from 27 games, Cardiff are only 2 points behind Derby County in second place and will be looking to propel themselves up towards the guaranteed promotion places. Junior Hoilett has notched 7 goals this season for Cardiff and has a habit of scoring in big games.
Head to Head
Remarkably these two teams have an identical head to head record with 26 wins each whilst another 16 games have ended as draws. One of those 16 draws took place back in September with Sol Bamba canceling out Gary Hooper’s early strike to rescue a point for the Bluebirds.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides like to play on the front foot and should be full of confidence.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a well-priced bet at 4/5 with Betway.
Jordan Rhodes looks to be leading the line under Jos Luhukay and is proven at this level.
Jordan Rhodes to score anytime looks great value at 2/1 with Unibet.
Despite their huge difference in league position, this should be a very closely matched game.
The match to finish as a draw looks a wise move at 9/4 with Betfred.
Both sides have had good seasons but may be a little cagey in this encounter.
Under 2.5 goals to be scored in the game is a super punt at 3/4 with Sporting Bet.
Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City – Betting Score Prediction
Sheffield Wednesday 1 – 1 Cardiff City – 5/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City
Cardiff will arrive in Yorkshire full of confidence but Sheffield Wednesday will want to put on a show for their new manager and their fans. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a strong bet at 16/5 with PaddyPower.