Sheffield Wed – Barnsley Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (28.10.2017)

Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley are at Hillsborough Stadium in a match for the 14th round of the Championship. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which has recorded 3 wins in the last 3 games. In fact, the last time these two teams disputed a game in this stage was in 13-12-2016, in a match for the Championship that finished with the victory of the Sheffield Wednesday by (2-0). The goals were scored by A. MacDonald (37 ‘Autogolo) and S. Hutchinson (80′) for Sheffield Wednesday. In this match the factor home can be decisive, since the Barnsley presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.

Sheffield Wed :

After 4 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses, the home team is currently in 16th place with 16 points won. In his last game, he lost to Derby County outside by (2-0), after in the previous game to have lost by (2-1) away, in a match against Bolton Wanderers. This is a team little affected by the house factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 matches has 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 18 goals scored and 15 suffered; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 24 goals scored and 19 suffered. In her last 6 home games for the championship Sheffield Wednesday won 3, tied 2 and lost 1, so she won 11 points out of 18. His defense has not been very solid, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 13 matches in this competition, only managed 1 comeback in all 8 matches in which he suffered the first goal. There are 2 periods in the last 8 home games for all competitions: he scored 6 of his 16 goals in the minutes (61’-75 ‘); suffered 4 of his 9 goals between the minutes (0’-15 ‘).

Sheffield Wednesday arrives at this unmotivated day after a 2-0 loss to the Derby County Arena. Sheffield Wednesday usually plays in a 4-4-2, in which the two most advanced players are Hooper and Fletcher. The local club, when it invests in the offensive process, usually does it through the right flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by the side Hunt. One of the great qualities of Sheffield Wednesday is the aerial game, since its players present a lot of competition in this aspect. Portuguese coach Carlos Carvalhal will not be able to count on Forestieri and Loovens, the first for injury and the second for being suspended.

Barnsley :

The away team is currently in 19th place, with 12 points won, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate game, tied at home against Middlesbrough by (2-2). In the last game, lost at home against Hull City by (0-1). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats as a visitor, with 18 goals scored and 28 suffered; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium, with 22 goals scored and 20 suffered. In his last game as a visitor for this competition he won by (1-3) against Millwall. In his last 5 games as a visitor to the championship the Barnsley record 1 victory, 1 tie and 3 losses, reason why it conquered 4 points in 15 possible. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, reason why it has not presented great defensive solidity, But its attack has marked regularly, since it marked goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 12 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback. In the last 7 home matches for all competitions there are 2 periods in the standings: he scored 3 of his 6 goals in the minutes (76’-90 ‘); suffered 5 of his 9 goals between the minutes (16’-30 ‘).

The Barnsley arrive at this unmotivated day after a home defeat, 0-1, at the reception to Hull City. Like the rival of this day, Barnsley usually acts in a 4-4-2, in which the two most advanced players are Ugbo and Bradshaw. The visiting club, when it invests in the offensive process, usually does it through the left flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by the left side Fryers. One of the best qualities of the foreign team is the successful completion of the goal opportunities they manage to create. Coach Paul Heckingbottom will only have one absence, Cameron McGeehan, for injury.