It has been a mixed bag for both these sides, with Sunderland winning their Championship opener before losing their place in the EFL Cup. Meanwhile, Wednesday began their survival battle with two back-to-back wins, as they sit top coming into this game.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips
- Sunderland to Win @ 23/20 with bet365 - Add to Betslip
- Both Teams to Score - No - @ 10/11 with bet365 - Add to Betslip
- Under 4 Cards @ 5/4 with bet365
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Black Cats on the Prowl
This will be Sunderland's first proper home game, and they will want to give the Mackem's in attendance a good welcome, something that can only be achieved by winning.
These two did meet near the end of last term, where Wednesday’s relegation fears allowed them to take the three points, but before this, they did not enjoy their trips to the Stadium of Light.
Two back-to-back losses trailed them into that game, as only the threat of relegation brought out the best in them.
This is something they will not have at their back this term, and that should allow the Black Cats to protect their own territory.
Wednesday's tear can’t continue like this and one would back Sunderland to put a stop to it.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Tip 1: Sunderland to Win @ 23/20 with bet365
Form doesn’t lie
Interestingly, these two tend not to engage in open contests, better characterised by one side getting on top and staying there all game long.
A goal on both sides of the ball has only been seen once in their last eight meetings, regardless of the league and who is hosting.
This happens too much to be a mere coincidence now and is something we are banking on in this one.
Both kept clean sheets in their openers as well, as defensively they both look solid, something that further helps our cause.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Tip 2: Both Teams to Score - No - @ 10/11 with bet365
Keeping it Clean
These sides may have in the past been famed for hard-hitting football, but they and the league have mellowed out since then, and we expect the referee to be kind in this one
Dean Whitestone, today’s referee also seems to be quite a cordial individual, only handing out 3 cards per game on average last term.
This bodes well, alongside the fact these two kept relatively clean in their first outing, something that can be seen to happen again.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Tip 3: Under 4 Cards @ 5/4 with bet365