Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End
30th January 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 8/5 odds taken 1259 GMT, Friday 29 January
Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End square off at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon in the EFL Championship. After going four games unbeaten in the league, the Owls will want to bounce back from defeat at Coventry City last time out. The Lilywhites head to Sheffield having won four of their last seven in the Championship. Who will come out on top in this important second-tier fixture? Keep reading for the best betting odds and tips.
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Sheffield Wednesday Preview – Can the Owls return to winning ways?
Since the sacking of Tony Pulis, Sheffield Wednesday are still searching for his permanent replacement. However, caretake manager Neil Thompson has done a fine job since taking over on an interim basis.
Before Wednesday’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Coventry at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium, the Owls had won three and drawn one of four in the Championship. In recent weeks, Sheffield Wednesday have beaten the likes of Coventry, Middlesbrough and Derby County.
Despite their upswing in fortunes of late, Wednesday are still embroiled in a survival battle. The club from the Steel City are in 23rd place with 19 points to their name. The points deduction has not helped, but Wednesday have lost 11 times and picked up just six wins. They could really do with maximum points from this one.
Preston North End Preview – Neil’s boys to leave Sheffield with all three points?
Preston North End are one of the most unpredictable sides in the division. The Lilywhites have blown hot and cold all season, winning 11, losing 12 and drawing three of their opening 26 matches. No side have drawn fewer games than Alex Neil’s boys.
Preston head to Hillsborough in decent form, though, winning four of their previous seven in the Championship. Since back-to-back losses to Nottingham Forest and Bristol City, North End have taken four points from the last six on offer, winning 1-0 at Birmingham City and drawing 0-0 at home with Reading.
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Preston are still in with a shout of making the play-offs, but Neil will be looking for more consistency from his players. The Lancashire club are six points away from sixth spot at present. Can they return home on Saturday with all three points?
Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End Betting Advice
Preston edged a tight affair at Deepdale when the teams met in November. Wednesday never recovered from Josh Windass’ early red card, with Tom Barkhuizen netting the only goal of the game in the 48th minute. North End did the double over the Owls last term, winning 2-1 at home and 3-1 at Hillsborough.
Key Facts – Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End Betting Tip
- Sheffield Wednesday have won three of their previous five in the Championship
- Preston picked up a 1-0 win at Deepdale in the reverse game
- Wednesday have won just two of their previous eight meetings with North End
Preston have a good recent record over Sheffield Wednesday, and we can see the away team securing a fourth successive victory over the Owls on Saturday. Back the visitors to come out on top at 8/5.
Preston have won three and drawn one of their last four against Wednesday, scoring the opening goal in three of those. Take a punt on North End to score first at Hillsborough this weekend at 5/6.
The best betting odds for Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday to win: 9/5 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Preston North End to win: 8/5 at Bet365
