Sheffield Wednesday vs Millwall: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
On Saturday, Sheffield Wednesday will host Millwall at Hillsborough in a vital Championship clash. The two teams are positioned significantly differently in the league. Millwall sits comfortably in fifth place, while Sheffield Wednesday struggles at the bottom, facing the threat of relegation.
Match Overview
As the Championship season progresses, Sheffield Wednesday grapples with the harsh realities of their situation. With a meager 11 points from 31 matches, the Owls have managed only one victory this season. They find themselves 39 points from safety, having scored a league-low 18 goals and conceded a staggering 62.
Sheffield Wednesday’s recent performance has been dismal. They have gone winless in their last eight Championship games. The team’s last outing saw them suffer a heavy 4-0 defeat against Swansea City, a match where Zan Vipotnik scored twice for the hosts.
Millwall’s Strong Campaign
In contrast, Millwall has performed admirably this season. They aim to secure back-to-back victories, with 15 wins and a total of 53 points secured from their first 31 matches. After a slight setback against Coventry City, they bounced back with a commanding 4-0 win over Charlton Athletic and followed that with a 2-0 victory against Wrexham.
The Lions are poised to make a push for automatic promotion. They currently maintain a six-point lead over the seventh-placed team and are eyeing the second spot held by faltering Coventry City.
Team News and Lineups
Injuries continue to plague Sheffield Wednesday. Key players such as Pierce Charles, Di’Shon Bernard, and Dominic Iorfa will miss the match. Recently acquired players such as Taya Adaramola and Marvelous Nakamba are expected to play crucial roles.
Millwall also faces injury challenges, with William Smallbone and Massimo Luongo unavailable. However, the team bolstered its squad in January with the inclusion of veteran Barry Bannan, who will return to Hillsborough on Saturday.
Possible Lineups
- Sheffield Wednesday: Cooper; Palmer, Otegbayo, Cooper; Adaramola, Nakamba, Heskey, Ndala; McNeill, Yates, J. Lowe
- Millwall: Crocombe; Crama, Taylor, Cooper, Doughty; De Norre, Mitchell; Azeez, Bannan, Neghli; Ivanovic
Match Prediction
Given their current form and Sheffield Wednesday’s struggles, predictions lean towards Millwall. The visitors have shown they can capitalize on their chances, making Sheffield Wednesday’s defensive issues a potential key factor in the match outcome.
Our prediction for the match is a 2-0 victory for Millwall, as they look to strengthen their position in the playoff race.
