Southampton vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 13/01/2024, 01:51  by Sridhar in Championship Predictions

It’s a battle between teams at opposite ends as promotion-chasing Southampton comes up against relegation battlers Sheffield Wednesday. This matchday 27 of the Championship will be played at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 3rd with 52 points while the visitors are 22nd with 22 points. The Saints are just three points behind second-placed Ipswich and are looking to get into the automatic promotion spots. They are coming off a 4-0 win over Walsall in the FA Cup that extended their unbeaten run to 19 matches, winning 13 and drawing six. In the Championship too, they are unbeaten in 18 games winning 12 and drawing six. Playing at this venue has certainly aided their push as Southampton have won their last seven home league games in a row.

Sheffield Wednesday find themselves three points adrift of safety, but will have high hopes based on recent form. The visitors are coming off a 4-0 win over Cardiff in the FA Cup that made it three victories in a row in all competitions. Two of those wins have come in a row in the Championship, where they are improving their chances of beating the drop. Five wins across their last eight games is definitely a big boost to their chances. They still have a lot to do on the road, where they have lost eight of their last ten away league games.