Sheffield WednesdayvsPreston North End

Sheffield Wednesday's Struggles at Home

Sheffield Wednesday, a club with a rich history, is currently facing a challenging period in the Championship. Despite their storied past, the Owls have been unable to secure a victory in their last 10 games, and their home form has been particularly concerning. With a home record of 0-2-7 this season, they have struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in 6 of their 9 home matches. This lack of offensive firepower is a significant issue, especially considering their top scorer, Barry Bannan, has only managed 3 goals so far.

Preston North End's Promising Form

In contrast, Preston North End has shown resilience and determination in recent weeks. Currently sitting in 14th place, they are just seven points off the play-offs, thanks to a string of solid performances. Their recent 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough is a testament to their capability to compete at a high level. Preston's away record of 2-3-2 indicates they are capable of picking up points on the road, and they have scored in all but one of their away matches this season.

Head-to-Head Insights

Historically, matches between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End have been closely contested. In their last 34 meetings, Preston has the upper hand with 15 wins compared to Sheffield's 10. The most common result when Sheffield plays at home against Preston is a 1-3 loss, which has occurred three times. This historical trend, combined with Sheffield's current form, suggests that Preston could capitalize on their opponent's vulnerabilities.

Prediction and Betting Wisdom

Given the current form and historical data, the prediction leans towards an away win for Preston North End. Despite Sheffield Wednesday's struggles, they have managed to score in over half of their matches, suggesting that both teams could find the net. Therefore, a bet on both teams to score (BTTS) could also be a wise choice. With Preston's recent form and Sheffield's home woes, the odds favor an away victory, but the potential for both teams to score remains high.