Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been mixed, with two draws, one win, and two losses in their last five matches. Their home form has been particularly concerning, with back-to-back losses to Bristol City and Swansea City. 

This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against Coventry City. They will need to tighten up defensively and be more effective in attack to secure a positive result.

• Draw: 2-2 vs Birmingham City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

Coventry City have been in solid form, with two wins and three draws in their last five matches. Their ability to score goals, as demonstrated in their 4-0 victory over Millwall, suggests they are in good shape offensively. 

This positive run of form could boost their confidence as they travel to face Sheffield Wednesday. They will look to continue their scoring form and maintain their unbeaten streak.

• Win: 4-0 vs Millwall (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Leicester City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)

The head-to-head record between Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City shows a dominance for the visitors, with Coventry winning four of the last five encounters. Sheffield Wednesday secured a victory in their most recent away game against Coventry. 

The matches have been closely contested, with most games decided by a single goal, indicating that this upcoming match could be another tight affair.

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Coventry City (15 Feb 2025)

• Coventry City 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday (05 Oct 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Coventry City (20 Jan 2024)

• Coventry City 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday (26 Dec 2023)

• Coventry City 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday (27 Jan 2021)

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Doubt

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Gui Siqueira (Achilles) - Doubt

• Jack Rudoni (Calf) - Out

• Oliver Dovin (Knee) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Horvath, Iorfa, Otegbayo, M. Lowe, Palmer, Valery, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass, Cadamarteri, J. Lowe

Sheffield Wednesday's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid midfield presence with Bannan and Ingelsson, while relying on Cadamarteri and Lowe to provide the attacking threat. Their recent form indicates a need for improved defensive organisation to counter Coventry's potent attack.

• Predicted lineup: Rushworth, Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva, Torp, Grimes, Sakomoto, Eccles, Thomas-Asante,  Wright

Coventry City's predicted lineup highlights their intent to control the midfield with Grimes and Torp, while relying on Sakamoto and Wright to exploit any defensive weaknesses. Their recent results suggest they will look to maintain their attacking momentum and press Sheffield Wednesday's defence.

• Cadamarteri vs Thomas: This duel will see Sheffield Wednesday's forward Cadamarteri trying to outmanoeuvre Coventry's defender 

• Amass vs Ewijk: Sheffield Wednesday's midfielder Amass will need to outplay Coventry's Ewijk out wide to gain control of the game.

• Cadamarteri (Sheffield Wednesday): Cadamarteri's ability to create and score goals will be crucial for Sheffield Wednesday's attacking efforts.

• Eccles (Coventry City): Eccles’s role in midfield will be vital for Coventry City, as he looks to dictate the tempo and support their attacking play.

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