Sheffield Wednesday vs Swansea Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday vs Swansea predictions for this Championship clash. Swansea City travel to Hillsborough Stadium on Tuesday evening to face Sheffield Wednesday, looking to end their four-game winless streak in the Championship. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Champions League | League Stage | Oct 22, 2024 at 7:45pm UK at Elland Road

Sheffield Wednesday vs Swansea Predictions

Can Sheffield Wednesday’s Resurgence Continue Against a Goal-Shy Swansea?

• Sheffield Wednesday’s xG Advantage: Despite losing to Burnley, Sheffield Wednesday produced 1.50 xG compared to Swansea’s recent struggles, showcasing their ability to create high-quality chances.
• Swansea’s Goal Drought: Swansea have failed to score in their last three games, while Sheffield Wednesday have kept two clean sheets in their last four matches, suggesting a strong defensive showing could be on the cards.
• Possession vs. Effectiveness: Swansea boast an impressive 60.2% average possession this season, yet their lack of cutting edge in front of goal (0.8 goals per game) makes their dominance meaningless if they can’t convert it into goals.

Our Tips

Tuesday evening will see Sheffield Wednesday host Swansea City at Hillsborough Stadium in a Championship clash that promises tension and intrigue. With both teams struggling to find consistency this season, the stakes are high for both sets of fans. Sheffield Wednesday, sitting in 18th place with 11 points from 10 matches, will be looking to bounce back after a narrow 2-0 defeat against league leaders Burnley. Swansea, on the other hand, are positioned slightly higher in 13th place but are equally desperate to end their recent four-game winless run.

Sheffield Wednesday have shown flashes of brilliance, with their strong start to the season being dampened by a patchy run of form. Despite this, their ability to create chances, as highlighted by their 1.50 expected goals (xG) in the Burnley loss, should give them confidence heading into this match. Swansea, meanwhile, have struggled for goals, failing to score in their last three outings. Their recent form leaves much to be desired, and the pressure on Luke Williams to turn things around is mounting. Could this be the night where Swansea finally rediscover their scoring boots, or will Sheffield Wednesday continue their steady climb away from the relegation zone?

Best Bet: Sheffield Wednesday to Win

Our best bet for this encounter is a Sheffield Wednesday victory. While Swansea have been resilient in defence at times this season, Sheffield Wednesday’s recent performances suggest they are building momentum, especially at home. Manager Danny Rohl has managed to instill a new sense of belief in the squad, and their strong display against Burnley, despite the 2-0 defeat, was an indication of a side that is learning to adapt in tough situations.

The Owls have a respectable home record, and their attack, led by Djeidi Gassama and supported by Barry Bannan’s creativity in midfield, has been producing decent chances. They average 12.2 shots per game, and while their conversion rate hasn’t been spectacular, they have shown that they can break down defences when given space. Swansea’s leaky defence, which has conceded seven goals in ten games, offers the perfect opportunity for Sheffield Wednesday to capitalise.

Swansea’s main weakness lies in their lack of attacking potency. With only eight goals scored this season and no goals in their last three games, their attack looks blunt. Their key forward, Žan Vipotnik, will need to deliver something special to trouble Sheffield Wednesday’s backline. Yet, with Sheffield Wednesday having kept two clean sheets and showing defensive solidity in recent games, it’s hard to see Swansea breaking through.

BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington agrees, stating, “Sheffield Wednesday have been building momentum despite recent setbacks, and Swansea’s struggles in front of goal make this a perfect opportunity for the Owls to take all three points. Their ability to create chances consistently will be the key here, and I expect them to edge it at Hillsborough.”

Moreover, Swansea’s average ball possession of 60.2% suggests they like to dominate the ball, but their inability to turn that dominance into meaningful opportunities is reflected in their low shot and goal conversion rates. Sheffield Wednesday, who are comfortable playing without the ball (averaging 44.2% possession), could very well exploit Swansea’s inefficiencies on the counter-attack. A victory for the Owls feels like the most plausible outcome here.

Correct Score Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Swansea City

Given the current form and tactical setup of both teams, a 2-0 victory for Sheffield Wednesday seems the most likely outcome. Sheffield Wednesday have managed to score an average of 1.1 goals per game this season, and while that might not scream dominance, Swansea’s defensive frailties and inability to keep clean sheets suggest that the Owls will be able to find the net at least twice.

Swansea’s defensive structure has been shaky, conceding seven goals in ten games, and their attack, which has only produced 0.8 goals per game, hardly looks equipped to break down a relatively sturdy Sheffield Wednesday defence. The Swans have managed three clean sheets, but two of those came in games where they dominated possession against weaker opposition. Against Sheffield Wednesday, they are likely to face a much sterner test, particularly with Sheffield Wednesday’s pace on the wings and their ability to exploit set-pieces.

In the event that Swansea do dominate possession, they will need to do something they’ve struggled with all season: create high-quality chances. Their big chances per game stat (1.3) is simply not enough to trouble a Sheffield Wednesday defence that is steadily improving. The Owls, by contrast, will likely sit deep and look to hit Swansea on the break, something that could lead to multiple goals, especially if Swansea become overcommitted in attack.

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