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Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds
8th March
kick off 20:00 Will Vaulks to commit 2+ Fouls
Vaulks averages 1.89 fouls per 90 and should get stuck into Leeds at home in a Yorkshire derby.
He is going to be right in the centre of the action and could be tasked with marking Georginio Rutter who draws 2.64 fouls per 90. Vauilks should be good to commit two or more fouls here.
Georginio Rutter to commit 2+ fouls Rutter is a flair player who can wind up opponents but he is a terrible tackler and often gives away cheap free kicks.
In a spicy game he looks a prime candidate for at least two fouls considering the occasion and his seasonal average.
Crysencio Summerville to commit 1+ fouls The Dutchman is likely to give away at least one cheap free kick here.
He commits 1.19 fouls on average per 90 and will likely get wound up and kicked so much in this game that he will put in an ugly challenge somewhere.
Patrick Bamford 1+ Shots on TargetBamford averages a hefty average of nearly four shots per 90 with 1.87 on target.
He cannot always be relied upon to score but he should be good to at least hit the target at Hillsborough.
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Hillsborough is the venue for a potentially spicy Yorkshire derby between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds. Both sides need the points for various reasons and the top and bottom of the Championship table will be impacted by the outcome.
Wednesday looked down and out of this league at Christmas but have won 5 of their last 6 fixtures to move within striking distance of several other teams.
Leeds have won a ridiculous 10 out of 11 league games but crucially dropped points in another Yorkshire derby last week when they were held by a spirited Huddersfield side 1-1. Could they be in for another tough outing here?
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds predicted lineups
Solid formation expected from the Owls
Sheffield Wednesday are expected to line up in a 5-4-1 formation and be hard to break down. That has been the system which manager Danny Rohl has employed in all of the last four matches during which they’ve won three games to nil and conceded just one goal. The Owls will be without last year’s top scorer Josh Windass who has been out of action since the start of 2024. The hosts have a squad which is otherwise in excellent health.
Hectic schedule could see Leeds rotate
Leeds are still without key defender Pascal Struijk who should return from a groin injury after the March international break. Jamie Shackleton is an illness doubt but wouldn’t be starting anyway. This is Leeds’ tenth game in all competitions since the start of February and it’s been a brutal schedule for them of late. Rotating the squad is genuinely possible for Daniel Farke. There is the potential for the likes of Willy Gnonto and Archie Gray to be rested, whilst Joel Piroe remains an option upfront if Patrick Bamford needs a breather.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds team stats
Defence has been the key strength for Wednesday
The hosts are not a free-scoring team and average just 0.83 goals per game. They have been a strong defensive side all year though, especially since Danny Rohl took over in the autumn. Wednesday have an xGA of just 1.17 per game and have restricted their opponents to just 11.86 shots against on average. Leeds are a strong side but it might be hard to break through considering that the Owls have only allowed 3.36 shots on target against.
Whites’ impressive metrics demonstrates their quality and class
Leeds also have excellent defensive metrics with an xGA of just 0.84 per game which correlates strongly to their metrics. Leeds are one of the best teams in the Championship and allow only 2.50 shots on target per contest. Daniel Farke’s men have also kept their discipline well, picking up just 1.58 cards on average.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds shots and shots on target stats
Ike to strike?
Leeds only allow their opponents less than ten shots per game on average so it might not be the best idea to be looking too heavily into this market. The standout player is striker Ike Ugbo who averages over three shots per game. There might be times he is feeding off scraps here but any starting striker will get opportunities to shoot. Ugbo is as big as 1.53 just to have one shot in the first half which is an interesting price. He might look to try something before half time.
Bamford accuracy is impressive
Leeds have a lot of players who average a significantly high number of shots. Patrick Bamford bangs in nearly four shots per 90 minutes with an impressive 50% accuracy ratio. Daniel James can be wild but does like to try his luck and is another who averages over one shot on target per 90 minutes.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds goals and assists stats
Tough night ahead for the Wednesday attackers
Top scorer Ike Ugbo is 3.60 to net at anytime which looks like a fair price. It’s going to be a tough job for the lone frontman though and this is not a market which holds much interest considering the opposition.
Summerville Crying out to be backed
Crysencio Summerville is the top scorer for Leeds and can be backed at 2.88 to hit the back of the net. That actually looks like a big price, all things considered. Both Daniel James and Georginio Rutter are probably best backed in the score or assist market at 1.83 and 2.10 respectively. This is a Sheffield Wednesday side who deserve some respect for their defensive resilience, so it might not be the best match to get stuck into Leeds goalscorers.
Sheffield Wednesday Cards and Fouls Stats
Wednesday cards could flow
The South Yorkshire outfit have been one of the dirtiest teams in the Championship, racking up 85 yellows and five red cards this season. They also rank in the top five for fouls committed (12.60) and are expected to get stuck in here. Barry Bannan and Di’Shon Bernard lead the cards numbers with 10 each but only average around one foul per 90 minutes. Will Vaulks is a foul machine and looks the best option here at 1.73 to commit two or more offences.
Leeds are the fifth-most fouled team in the Championship at 11.50 times per game. Their trio of attackers can be foul magnets with Rutter, Summerville and James likely to cause Wednesday plenty of problems. All of them have a high dribbling rate and plenty of pace and flair. Both Wednesday full backs Marvin Johnson and Pol Valentin could come under significant pressure. Johnson is as big as 1.83 to commit one foul which is worth considering.
Leeds Cards and Fouls Stats
Card count low with the Whites
The visitors have obtained the fewest cards of any team in the Championship with 55 yellows and two reds. They have kept their discipline very well this season. The Whites are mid table for fouls committed (10.20) and that is a market with more potential. Rutter is the shortest price of any player in the game to commit at least one foul (1.10) but can be backed for two or more at 1.57.
Sheffield Wednesday are only fouled 9.7 times per game which is one of the lowest rates in the Championship. The area in which Wednesday might draw some fouls is on their left hand side where both Marvin Johnson and Djeidi Gassama stand out as candidates. This adds weight to the likes of Rutter and Gruev to give away some cheap free kicks with maybe Dan James worth adding to that list as well.
