2020-21 Championship – Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff kick off? Monday 5th April, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff being played? Hillsborough, Sheffield
Where can I get tickets for Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Wildsmith; Urhoghide, Lees, Borner; Palmer, Pelupessy, Bannan, Reach; Paterson, Windass; Rhodes
Unavailable: Dunkley (Injured), Iorfa (Injured), Odubajo (Injured)
Questionable: Dele-Bashiru (Injured), Luongo (Injured), Marriott (Injured), van Aken (Injured), Westwood (Injured)
CARDIFF
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Phillips; Nelson, Flint, Brown; Ng, Vaulks, Pack, Ralls; Bacuna, Moore, H. Wilson
Unavailable: Vassell (Injured)
Questionable: Morrison (Injured), Osei-Tutu (Injured), Tomlin (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Sheffield Wednesday fought valiantly on Good Friday, but ultimately fell to a 1-0 loss away to second-placed Watford. Darren Moore can take heart from his side’s performance however and with their hopes of survival starting to drift away, they simply need to record three points over Cardiff at Hillsborough. Mick McCarthy’s Bluebirds were downed by Nottingham Forest last time out, beaten 0-1 in what was a very poor performance that leaves them five points adrift of the top six. McCarthy will expect a reaction from his team vs the Owls and the Sheff Wed defence will have to be at their best from a physical perspective. With the hosts no doubt set to fight tooth and nail for every ball, putting in maximum effort despite their lack of quality, this is sure to be close encounter despite the huge gap between both sides in the league table. Therefore, under 2.5 goals should prove the sensible play.
