Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday will face Sunderland at Hillsborough Stadium on March 1, 2025, in a crucial Championship matchup, as Round 35 brings together two sides vying for a top-six finish. Sheffield Wednesday, under Danny Röhl, are projected to sit 10th with around 43 points from 34 matches as of February 26, 2025, following a 2-1 loss to Leeds United (Feb 25, 2025), aiming to leverage their home advantage to close the gap to the playoffs. Sunderland, managed by Régis Le Bris, are expected to be 4th with approximately 50 points, buoyed by a 2-1 win over Plymouth Argyle (Feb 25, 2025), looking to maintain their promotion push. This expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland in this Championship clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Sheffield Wednesday

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 12W, 7D, 15L (43 points, 10th in Championship)
Latest Result: 2-1 loss vs. Leeds United (Feb 25, 2025)
Home Form: 7W, 4D, 6L (22 goals scored, 19 conceded)

Sheffield Wednesday have had a mixed season, with their recent 2-1 defeat to Leeds marking their second loss in three games (1W, 0D, 2L) as of February 26, 2025. Projected at 43 points from 34 matches, their last home win—a 3-1 triumph over Norwich City (Feb 15, 2025)—shows their potential at Hillsborough. At home, they’ve averaged 1.29 goals scored and 1.12 conceded per game, reflecting a solid but inconsistent side that could challenge Sunderland with the right execution.

Sunderland

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 15W, 5D, 14L (50 points, 4th in Championship)
Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Plymouth Argyle (Feb 25, 2025)
Away Form: 7W, 2D, 8L (20 goals scored, 18 conceded)

Sunderland have been a strong contender, projected at 50 points from 34 matches as of February 26, 2025. Their 2-1 victory over Plymouth, with goals from Wilson Isidor and Trai Hume, marked their third win in five league games (3W, 1D, 1L), showcasing their attacking depth. On the road, they’ve averaged 1.18 goals scored and 1.06 conceded per game, balancing offensive output with resilience, making them a tough opponent at Hillsborough.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

Overall Record: Sunderland 8W, Sheffield Wednesday 6W, 2D (16 meetings since 2005)
Recent Meetings:

• Aug 18, 2024: Sunderland 4-0 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)

• May 4, 2024: Sunderland 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)

• Sep 29, 2023: Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Sunderland (Championship)

Key Trend: Sunderland have won 4 of the last 5 meetings; 3 of the last 5 H2Hs saw over 2.5 goals.

Sunderland have dominated recently, with their 4-0 thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday in August 2024 at the Stadium of Light highlighting their edge, driven by Jack Clarke’s brace. Sheffield Wednesday’s 2-0 win in May 2024 shows they can compete, especially at home, but Sunderland’s form tilts the historical balance. Matches have averaged 2.6 goals in their last five encounters, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair.

Key Players to Watch

Sheffield Wednesday

• Josh Windass (MID): 7 goals, 4 assists in 2024/25; Wednesday’s top creator and clutch performer.

• Barry Bannan (MID): 3 goals, 6 assists; veteran leader in midfield.

• James Beadle (GK): 6 clean sheets; key to their home defense.

Sunderland

• Jack Clarke (FWD): 10 goals, 5 assists in 2024/25; Sunderland’s star winger and top scorer.

• Jobe Bellingham (MID): 5 goals, 4 assists; dynamic young talent.

• Anthony Patterson (GK): 8 clean sheets; anchors a solid backline.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Sheffield Wednesday’s 4-2-3-1 (1.35 goals per game) will face Sunderland’s high-pressing 4-3-3 (1.47 goals per game). Windass and Bannan’s creativity could test Sunderland’s defense (0.97 goals conceded per game), which has been stout this season. Sunderland’s counterattacking style, led by Clarke and Bellingham, should exploit Wednesday’s backline (1.41 goals conceded per game), though Hillsborough’s 30,000 fans may keep it close. Wednesday’s Anthony Musaba (out, injury) and Sunderland’s Dan Ballard (doubtful, injury) could impact lineups.

Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland

Our Prediction: Total Goal - under 3

TIP 2: Correct Score - 0-2