Sheffield Wednesday vs Luton Town predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Saturday afternoon at Hillsborough. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Luton Town Predictions
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An Anticipated Pre-season Showdown
Key Stats
– Luton Town secured a third-placed finish last season, earning 80 points from 46 matches.
– Carlton Morris, Luton Town’s striker, scored 20 goals in the Championship last season, contributing significantly to their promotion to the Premier League.
As the 2023-2024 football season is set to begin, Sheffield Wednesday and Luton Town are wrapping up their pre-season preparations with an exciting match at Hillsborough this Saturday. Both teams have proven their worth by gaining promotion last season, and this match will be a great opportunity for them to test their strength before embarking on their Championship and Premier League campaigns, respectively.
Sheffield Wednesday’s Journey Back to the Championship
Last season, Sheffield Wednesday under Darren Moore’s management, fought tooth and nail for a top-two finish in the League One. Ultimately, they secured a third-placed finish. The team’s resilience was most evident in the playoff semi-finals when they overcame a 4-0 loss against Peterborough United in the away leg to win a penalty shootout at home, securing their path to the final. This historic comeback featured remarkable goals from Michael Smith, Lee Gregory, Reece James, Liam Palmer, and Callum Paterson.
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In the final, a deadlock with Barnsley was broken in the 123rd minute of extra time when Josh Windass scored the only goal of the match. This goal secured Sheffield Wednesday’s return to the Championship. Following this promotion, the team underwent some changes, including the departure of Moore and the appointment of Xisco Munoz as the new manager.
Sheffield Wednesday had a busy pre-season with matches against York City, Chesterfield, Burnley, and Real Murcia. Their most recent match, a defeat against fourth-tier Doncaster Rovers, saw Luke Molyneux score the lone goal of the game. With this Saturday’s friendly being their final match before facing Southampton in the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will be eager to put up a strong performance against their Premier League opponents.
Luton Town’s Road to the Premier League
Luton Town, meanwhile, had a slightly different trajectory last season. They started strong but saw a managerial shift when Nathan Jones left for Southampton. Rob Edwards stepped in as the new manager and successfully led the team to secure a third-placed finish with 80 points from 46 matches.
In the playoffs, Luton Town overcame Sunderland with an aggregate score of 3-2, followed by a victory over Coventry City in a penalty shootout that confirmed their promotion to the Premier League. Their pre-season preparations saw a 3-1 victory over Peterborough United and a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town at Portman Road. With four more friendlies to go before starting their Premier League campaign, Luton Town will be eager to maintain their momentum with a victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
Player Line-ups and Formations
Sheffield Wednesday are expected to have Juan Delgado and Ashley Fletcher, their recent signings from Pacos de Ferreira and Watford, in their starting line-up. Defender Pol Valentin, who joined from Sporting Gijon, is also expected to play a part. Meanwhile, Callum Paterson may continue in his midfield role alongside Will Vaulks and captain Barry Bannan. The team’s new 4-3-3 formation under Munoz will likely see Fletcher leading the line, with Michael Smith, Josh Windass, and Lee Gregory competing for favour.
Luton Town have already integrated several new signings into their team, with Mads Andersen, Chiedozie Ogbene, and Tahith Chong featuring in the pre-season. Carlton Morris, with his 20 Championship goals last season, will likely be leading the line for the team.
Predictions for the Upcoming Match
Prediction 1 (Market Prediction): Based on their recent performances, a draw seems the most likely outcome for the upcoming match. While Sheffield Wednesday will be keen to build momentum before their Championship campaign, Luton Town boast more quality in their squad, potentially making them the more dominant team in the match.
Prediction 2 (Correct Score): Given both teams’ attacking prowess and the nature of their pre-season games, a 1-1 draw might be a plausible result.
Prediction 3 (Goalscorer): With his impressive record of 20 goals last season and scoring in both of Luton’s friendlies, Carlton Morris seems a likely candidate to score at least once in the match.
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