Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland
10th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
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Odds: 15/4 odds taken 1818 GMT, Tuesday 9 August
Darren Moore’s Sheffield Wednesday welcome Alex Neil’s Sunderland to Hillsborough in EFL Cup first-round action on Wednesday night. After the Black Cats were promoted to the EFL Championship last term, these two are a league apart nowadays, but there is not a lot to split the pair on paper. In fact, the EFL League One Owls are the slight favourites to get the win. Take a look at the latest odds and top tips in our betting preview.
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Sheffield Wednesday Preview – Owls to fly into second round?
Sheffield Wednesday will still be hurting from their play-off semi-final defeat to Sunderland in May. Promotion will once again be the main aim for the Owls this term, and Darren Moore’s men are one of the favourites.
Wednesday have kicked off their 2022-23 campaign in decent fashion, collecting four points from a possible six. After a thrilling 3-3 draw with Portsmouth on the opening weekend, the Sheffield side edged past MK Dons last time out, with Josh Windass scoring the only goal of the game at Stadium MK.
Sheffield Wednesday will want to maintain their unbeaten start and progress in the EFL Cup in midweek. The home side are the bookies’ favourites in this one at 7/5.
Sunderland Preview – Black Cats to exit the cup on Wednesday?
Sunderland have also kicked off their campaign with four points from two games. On their long-awaited return to the Championship, the Mackems picked up a 1-1 draw with Coventry City at the Stadium of Light on matchday one.
Sunderland were then involved in a five-goal thriller with Bristol City at Ashton Gate last weekend. Alex Neil’s boys were 1-0 up and then 2-1 down in Bristol. However, after bringing themselves level, Ross Stewart hit the winner 18 minutes from time.
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Staying in the Championship has to be the priority, but the Mackems will be aiming for a lot more this season. Exiting the cup at the first hurdle might not be such a bad thing, and Sunderland head to Sheffield as the second favourites at 19/10.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland Betting Advice
These two know each other well having met four times last season. The first game ended in a 3-0 home win for Wednesday, but Sunderland thumped the Owls 5-0 at the Stadium of Light a couple of months later.
The evenly matched teams then met in the League One play-offs at the end of the season. After a 1-0 home win, the Black Cats booked their spot at Wembley Stadium with a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough. Neil’s men went on to beat Wycombe Wanderers in the 2022 League One play-off final.
Key Facts – Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland Betting Tip
- Sunderland beat Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-offs last term
- The Black Cats are unbeaten in three against the Owls
- Both teams have kicked off the season with four points from two games
Nothing can mend the heartache that the Wednesday fans suffered in May, but the Owls can get some revenge with a win over Sunderland in the cup in midweek. Have a punt on the home win and both teams to score at 15/4.
Josh Windass scored from the spot to give Sheffield Wednesday a precious three points last weekend. The former Rangers and Wigan Athletic man is available at 7/4 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland
Sheffield Wednesday to win: 7/5 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Sunderland to win: 19/10 at Bet365
