Stoke vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction – Championship

The home side currently sits in 20th place, having accumulated 44 points from 11 wins, 14 draws and 17 losses. In their previous match, they drew 1‑1 at home against Luton Town, followed by a 0‑1 victory over Cardiff City in their last outing. Stoke tends to perform better on home soil, recording 4 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses at Bet365 Stadium in the last 30 games. The most frequent score at half-time in their home matches has been 0‑0, occurring in 9 out of the 21 games. While their defence has struggled, conceding in 7 of the last 10 matches, their attack has been productive, scoring in 8 of the last 10 games. Out of 42 games this season, they have only managed to turn around the score in 2 out of the 19 where they were behind.

Stoke comes into this match boosted by their recent victory against Cardiff, 0-1, thanks to a goal from Will Fish. The home side adopts a 4-3-3 formation, marked by an aggressive and high-pressing approach. The key players to watch include Jun-Ha Bae, Million Manhoef, and Ali Al-Hamadi who pose threats in the opposition’s area. The team generally channels their attacks down the left wing, leveraging the wide play of Eric Junior Bocat. Missing from this match due to suspension is Sam Gallagher, alongside Josh Wilson-Esbrand, who is dealing with injuries.