Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackburn: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackburn in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackburn
• Date: Monday, 29 December 2025
• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
• Venue: Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been inconsistent, with a draw against Hull City being their latest result. They've struggled to secure wins, with their last victory coming against Watford in a draw. However, playing at home might give them a slight edge, especially with key players like Barry Bannan and Bailey Cadamarteri in the lineup. Their predicted 3-5-2 formation could provide a solid defensive structure while allowing them to counter-attack effectively.

Blackburn, on the other hand, have shown more consistency, drawing their last game against Middlesbrough. They've managed to secure a win against Millwall recently, which should boost their confidence. With a strong midfield and attacking options like Todd Cantwell and Ryan Hedges, they could pose a significant threat to Sheffield Wednesday's defence. The predicted 3-4-1-2 formation should allow them to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities.

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been a mix of draws and losses, with their latest result being a 2-2 draw against Hull City at home. This draw follows a string of losses, including a 1-3 defeat to Ipswich away and a 0-3 loss to Derby at home. Their inability to secure a win in their last five games might affect their confidence going into this match, but the draw against Hull City could provide a slight boost.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Ipswich (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Derby (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston (H)

Blackburn have shown more consistency in their recent results, with their latest game ending in a 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough away. Before that, they secured a 2-0 win against Millwall at home, which should give them a confidence boost. Their form has been a mix of wins, losses, and draws, but the recent win and draw suggest they are in a better position than Sheffield Wednesday heading into this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Ipswich (H)

The head-to-head record between Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn shows a competitive rivalry. In their most recent encounter on 08 Apr 2025, the teams drew 2-2. Sheffield Wednesday have had mixed results, with a 0-1 loss at home on 10 Dec 2024 and a 1-3 win away on 21 Apr 2024. Blackburn, on the other hand, have had a 3-1 loss away on 02 Dec 2023 and a 1-0 loss away on 20 Apr 2021, indicating that both teams have had their moments of success in this fixture.

Recent Championship Results

• Blackburn 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday (08 Apr 2025)
• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Blackburn (10 Dec 2024)
• Blackburn 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday (21 Apr 2024)
• Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Blackburn (02 Dec 2023)
• Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Blackburn (20 Apr 2021)

• Sean Fusire (International Duty) – Out

• Yan Valery (International Duty) - Out

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) – Doubt

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) – Doubt

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) – Out

• Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Out

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Out

• Max Lowe (Calf) - Out

• Ryan Alebiosu (International Duty) – Out

• Adam Forshaw (Hamstring) – Out

• Kristi Montgomery (Ankle) – Doubt

• Hayden Carter (Calf) – Doubt

• Balazs Toth (Knee) – Out

• Scott Wharton (Achilles) – Out

• Augustus Kargbo (Calf) – Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Charles (GK), Iorfa (DF), Otegbayo (DF), Cooper (DF), Palmer (MF), Thornton (MF), Bannan (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Amass (MF), Cadamarteri (AT), J. Lowe (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Pierce Charles in goal and a back three of Dominic Iorfa, Gabriel Otegbayo, and Liam Cooper. This setup should provide a solid defensive base, allowing wing-backs Liam Palmer and Harry Amass to push forward and support the attack led by Bailey Cadamarteri and Jamal Lowe.

• Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Miller (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Pratt (DF), Litherland (MF), Morishita (MF), Tronstad (MF), Hedges (MF), Cantwell (MF), Henriksson (AT), Ohashi (AT)

Blackburn are predicted to use a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Aynsley Pears in goal and a back three of Lewis Miller, Sean McLoughlin, and George Pratt. This formation should allow them to control the midfield with Matthew Litherland, Ryoya Morishita, Sondre Tronstad, and Ryan Hedges, while Todd Cantwell plays just behind the strikers Axel Henriksson and Yuki Ohashi.

• Cadamarteri vs Pratt: Bailey Cadamarteri's pace and finishing will be tested against George Pratt's defensive solidity.
• Bannan vs Tronstad: Barry Bannan's creativity and passing will be crucial against Sondre Tronstad's midfield control.
• Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday): Liam Palmer's versatility and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively will be key for Sheffield Wednesday.
• Hedges (Blackburn): Ryan Hedges' dynamism and ability to create chances from the wing will be vital for Blackburn.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackburn at 19:45 GMT on Monday, 29 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports+.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Blackburn.

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