Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips - Carabao Cup

Prediction published on 09/08/2022, 02:12  by Indran in Carabao Cup Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday welcomes Sunderland to Hillsborough for this first round match in the League Cup. The home side had a very good 1-0 away win against MK Dons in a League One match. Sheffield Wednesday have had a draw and a win in their opening two league matches. This is a major improvement on their pre-season form which saw them lose their last three friendlies. Their overall recent record is very poor as they have only won two of their last nine matches with three draws and four losses. Sheffield Wednesday have however proven difficult to beat at home with just one defeat in their last 11 matches. They will be most delighted with the clean sheet that they kept in the last match as their defence has been dismal in recent matches. In the four matches preceding their last game they conceded 11 goals at an average of almost 3 goals per game.

Sunderland will come into this match full of confidence after they secured a 3-2 win over Bristol in a Championship match. They will be particularly pleased as they twice came from behind to win the match. They have started their league season with a win and a draw. Sunderland have had an extended pre-season of seven matches with three wins, three losses and a draw. Their overall recent record is not great as they have won only two of their last seven matches. Sunderland have also not had the best of times on the road as they have also won only two of their last seven away matches.