Sheffield Wed – Barnsley PREDICTION & TIPS
Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley join forces at Hillsborough Stadium in a match for the 14th round of the Championship. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, who has recorded 3 wins in the last 3 games. In fact, the last time they played at this stadium was on 12-13-2016, in a Championship game, which ended with Sheffield Wednesday’s 2-0 win. The goals were scored by A. MacDonald (37 ‘Autogolo) and S. Hutchinson (80′) for Sheffield Wednesday. At this meeting the home factor could play a significant role, as Barnsley presents significant differences in results achieved at home and as a visitor.
After 4 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses, the home team is in 16th place, having won 16 points. In the last game, they lost with Derby County away by (2-0), after having lost (2-1) away in a game against Bolton Wanderers in the previous game. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it has 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 6 home games for the league, Sheffield Wednesday has 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with 11 points out of 18. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 8 of his last 10 matches but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 13 games in this event, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only got 1 turnaround. There have been 2 periods in the last eight home games for all competitions: they scored 6 of their 16 goals in the minutes (61’-75 ‘); suffered 4 of his 9 goals in the minutes (0’-15 ‘).
Sheffield Wednesday enter this unmotivated day after a 2-0 loss to the Derby County Arena. Sheffield Wednesday usually plays in a 4-4-2, where the two most advanced players are Hooper and Fletcher. The home club when it invests in the offensive process usually does it through the right aisle, taking advantage of the depth offered by right-back Hunt. One of the great strengths of Sheffield Wednesday is the aerial game, as its players have a lot of skill in this aspect. Portuguese coach Carlos Carvalhal will not be able to count on Forestieri and Loovens, the first for injury and the second for suspension.
After 3 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, the visiting team is in 19th place, having won 12 points. In the last game, they lost to Hull City at home (0-1), after having drawn from home in a game against Middlesbrough (2-2). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses as a visitor; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. For the championship, Barnsley won 4 points in 15 chances, after 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 away games. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 12 games in this event, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never managed to return to the result. There have been 2 periods in the last 7 meetings played as a visitor for all competitions: he scored 3 of his 6 goals in the minutes (76’-90 ‘); suffered 5 of his 9 goals in the minutes (16’-30 ‘).
Barnsley enter this unmotivated round after a 0-1 home defeat at Hull. Like the “enemy” of this round, Barnsley usually plays in a 4-4-2, where the two most advanced players are Ugbo and Bradshaw. The visiting club when it invests in the offensive process usually does it through the left aisle, taking advantage of the depth offered by left-back Fryers. One of the best qualities of the foreigner’s emblem is the successful completion of the goal chances they can create. Coach Paul Heckingbottom will only have one absence, Cameron McGeehan, for injury.
Sheffield Wed – Barnsley FREE TIPS
Paris SG – Win @ 1.35
Both teams to score / YES @ 2.00
Over 4.5 Goals @ 1.90
