Sheffield Wednesday need to galvanise their season and will be looking for a FA Cup run to do exactly that as they welcome Carlisle United to Hillsborough. Carlos Carvahal was removed from his duties over the festive period and the Owls now have Jos Luhukay in charge – which could well be a gamble. Carlisle will be delighted to have earnt a replay against Championship opposition and will be relishing the oppoerunity.
English FA Cup – Sheffield Wednesday v Carlisle United – Hillborough – Tuesday 16th January 2018 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/4 at Unibet |
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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 the small matter of a Sheffield Derby on the horizon too. Their form in recent weeks will be of cause for concern for Owls fans and their 0-0 with Carlisle last time out will do little to appease the disgruntled fans. Gary Hooper has been in sensational form this season – notching 11 goals for the Owls at an average of 184 minutes per goal.
Carlisle United
The Cumbrians have lacked consistency this season in League Two and sit in 13th place with 34 points from their opening 26 games. Keith Curle will be hoping his side can continue to perform in the FA Cup, with the incentive of a home tie against Stevenage or Reading on offer for the winners of this tie. Danny Grainger is the talisman for Carlisle and he will be desperate to add to his tally of 8 goals this season.
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday just edge the head to head between the teams with 10 wins in comparison to Carlisle’s 8 with another 10 games between the sides ending as draws. The 0-0 draw between the sides on January 6th at Brunton Park was the first meeting between the teams in nearly 6 years.
Sheffield Wednesday v Carlisle United – Betting Odds and Predictions
Sheffield Wednesday will be eager to appease their home fans and put on a performance.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks excellent value at 4/5 with Coral.
Gary Hooper is the go-to man for the Owls and he will be looking to notch against the Cumbrians.
Gary Hooper to score anytime looks good value at 8/11 with Unibet.
Carlisle have only notched 37 goals in League Two this season and could find Wednesday tough to break down.
Both teams to score – NO – is a super punt at 21/20 with BetVictor.
Sheffield Wednesday need a cup run to salvage their season and should have too much for Carlisle.
Sheffield Wednesday to win the game is a banker bet at 4/7 with Stan James.
Score Prediction
Sheffield Wednesday 3 – 0 Carlisle United – 11/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Sheffield Wednesday v Carlisle United
Carlisle can be proud of their cup run but Sheffield Wednesday are a strong team and should dispatch of Keith Curle’s men easily. Sheffield Wednesday to win the match to nil is a strong bet at 8/5 with 888Sport.