Historical Context and Recent Form
Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County, two clubs with rich histories, are set to clash in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Sheffield Wednesday, founded in 1867, have been struggling in recent times, currently sitting in 11th place in the Championship with 37 points from 27 matches. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches. Derby County, on the other hand, have also faced challenges, losing their last three matches, including a recent 2-1 defeat to Cardiff City.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, Derby County have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 18 of the 42 meetings compared to Sheffield Wednesday's 8 victories. However, Sheffield Wednesday have been more successful in recent encounters, winning three of the last five meetings. Notably, Sheffield Wednesday won both fixtures last season, including a 4-2 victory at home.
Team News and Key Players
Sheffield Wednesday's goal-scoring has been led by Josh Windass, who has netted 11 goals this season. However, their defense has been a concern, conceding 43 goals in 27 matches. Derby County's Carlton John Morris has been in fine form, scoring 10 goals this season. Both teams have struggled defensively, with Sheffield Wednesday conceding in each of their last five matches and Derby County in their last seven.
Prediction and Betting Insight
Given the current form and historical context, a draw seems the most likely outcome. Both teams have shown a tendency to score and concede, suggesting that both teams will find the net. Sheffield Wednesday's home record has been poor, with no wins in their last 10 home matches, while Derby County have been inconsistent on the road. The average number of goals in meetings between these two sides is 3.2, indicating a high-scoring affair. Therefore, a 2-2 draw is a plausible result.
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