Match Analysis: Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland

In this Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland, we can anticipate a closely contested encounter. Sheffield Wednesday enters the match with a modest run of form, having secured just 4 points from their last 5 games. They have managed to find the back of the net in their last 6 home fixtures, indicating some attacking prowess on their turf, but inconsistencies remain as they have failed to score in 4 home matches this season. The presence of goals in their matches is evident, with both teams scoring (BTTS) in 53% of their games so far this season.

On the other hand, Sunderland comes into this game in relatively better form, accumulating 7 points from their last 5 encounters. Their recent form includes scoring 8 goals over the same period, suggesting they carry a potent attacking threat. With BTTS occurring in half of their matches this season, Sunderland also proves capable of both finding the net and conceding.

Historically, these sides have been evenly matched, with Sheffield Wednesday slightly edging head-to-head stats. In the past, matches between them have averaged 2.73 goals, suggesting potential fireworks. Given Sheffield Wednesday’s poor recent home form versus Sunderland’s strong away performance, coupled with the historical scoring pattern, there is every chance that we could witness goals from both sides.

Therefore, considering Sunderland’s superior recent performance and their proficiency on the road, they might have the upper hand in this fixture. Still, with both teams having vulnerabilities and the historical tendency for games to involve goals, a scoreline in which both teams find the net could very well be on the cards. A draw might be plausible, but Sunderland could narrowly edge it given their current momentum.

Insights

• Sheffield Wednesday has a poor recent form with only 4 points in the last 5 games.
• Both teams have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5 matches.
• Sheffield Wednesday has been scoring at home consistently in the last 6 home games.
• Sunderland has a better recent form with 7 points from their last 5 games.
• Sheffield Wednesday has a history of scoring in head-to-head games.
• Sunderland has scored 8 times in the last 5 fixtures, averaging 1.6 goals per match.
• Historical data shows Sheffield Wednesday with a slight edge over Sunderland in previous encounters.
• Sheffield Wednesday struggles at home this season, while Sunderland performs well away.
• Previous encounters between the teams average 2.73 goals per match.
• BTTS has only happened 27% of the time in past meetings between these two teams.
• Sunderland performs better away with 1.53 Points Per Game, compared to Sheffield Wednesday’s 1.29 Points Per Game at home.

Match Facts

• In the last 8 home encounters between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland AFC, both teams have secured 3 victories each, with 2 matches ending in a draw. Sunderland has a slight edge in goal difference, leading 12-11.
• Over their last 17 clashes, Sheffield Wednesday has emerged victorious 6 times, while Sunderland AFC has won 8 games, and 3 matches have concluded in a draw. The goal tally stands at 26-19, favoring Sunderland.
• Last season’s results were a 0-3 home loss for Sheffield Wednesday and a 0-2 home win for Sunderland AFC.
• Sheffield Wednesday tends to score 28% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Sunderland AFC scores 24% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• Sheffield Wednesday is currently on a 4-game home streak without a win.
• They failed to score in 4 out of 17 home matches in the Championship this season.
• Sunderland AFC has not scored in 5 out of their 17 away matches in this Championship season.
• This season, Sheffield Wednesday’s home record reads 5 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.
• Josh Windass is leading Sheffield Wednesday’s scoring charts with 10 goals, whereas Wilson Isidor has netted 12 times for Sunderland AFC.
• Shea Charles tops the yellow card list for Sheffield Wednesday with 9, and Jobe Bellingham has received 9 for Sunderland AFC.

• Last season, Sheffield Wednesday was ranked 23rd with 29 points; they are now 9th with 45 points.
• Sunderland AFC moved from 10th place with 47 points a year ago to 4th with 62 points now.
• Both Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland AFC have found the net in their last 6 consecutive matches.
• Sheffield Wednesday wins the first half in 23% of their games compared to Sunderland AFC’s 35%.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Sheffield Wednesday wins 58% of their games; Sunderland AFC wins 71% when they lead 0-1 away.
• Sheffield Wednesday has a 0% win rate when trailing 0-1 at home, whereas Sunderland AFC wins 15% of away matches when down 1-0.
• Sunderland AFC currently outperforms Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship standings.
• Sunderland AFC’s recent 5-match form surpasses that of Sheffield Wednesday’s.
• In their last 5 encounters, each team has won 2 games, with 1 match resulting in a draw.
• On average, Sheffield Wednesday scores 1 goal, while Sunderland AFC scores 1.6 goals when facing each other.
• Meetings between the two teams have an average goal tally of 2.6, with 1.8 goals in the first half.
• Both clubs are coming off losses in their last Championship match.
• Sheffield Wednesday averages 1.42 goals per home game, whereas Sunderland AFC averages 1.29 goals in their away fixtures.