Sheff Wed vs Bristol City prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/01/2025
Two teams in the same spot fighting for playoffs - Photo by Imago
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We saw both teams score in five of the last six matches played by Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday will host Bristol City on Wednesday, 22 January, in the next Championship round.

Fresh from a win over the Championship leaders, Sheffield Wednesday will travel to Bristol on Wednesday for a midweek clash. Can they follow up such a huge win with three points on the road? Find out through our predictions shared below.

Sheff Wed vs Bristol City prediction: Owls and Robins to set for a tie

Key stats

  • Both teams have scored in two of the last four H2H duels between these teams.
  • Sheff Wed and Bristol City enter this match tied on points in the Championship standings.
  • Two of the previous four meetings between Sheff Wed and Bristol have ended in draws.

Correct score prediction: Sheff Wed 1-1 Bristol City

With both teams in similar forms and tied on points in the standings, we expect a very close contest and wouldn't be surprised to see the match end without a winner.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sheff Wed with a slight edge

  • HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.80%
  • DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
  • AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.80%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

If we look at the Sheff Wed vs Bristol City odds, we can see that the two teams are priced very closely, although the hosts are the expected winners by a small margin.

Considering that these teams are tied in the standings and that Sheff Wed have the advantage of playing at home, the odds seem very reasonable.

In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check out our other football betting tips as well.

Most recent H2Hs: A very close matchup lately

With two wins compared to one win for Sheff Wed, along with a couple of draws, Bristol City have done a bit better in the last five meetings between these teams. However, Sheffield Wednesday have a significant advantage if we look at their overall H2H record: 31-17-19.

England Championship 02/10/24

Bristol City

Bristol City

0
Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

England Championship 24/02/24

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

2
Bristol City

Bristol City

1

England Championship 04/11/23

Bristol City

Bristol City

1
Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

England Championship 17/04/21

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

1
Bristol City

Bristol City

1

England Championship 27/09/20

Bristol City

Bristol City

2
Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

Sheff Wed preview: Not far away from the playoffs

After a slow start of the season, Sheffield Wednesday have managed to stabilise and have done well lately with just two losses in their last 12 matches in the league. Overall, they sit at 37 points from 27 games, which puts them in the 10th place in the standings and just four points behind the playoff zone.

When it comes to team news, Dominic Iorfa and Akin Famewo are out with injuries.

Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Valery, Ihiekwe, Bernard, Lowe, Bannan, Charles, Musaba, Ingelsson, Gassama & Windass

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Watford

Watford

1

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

1

England Championship 26/04/25

D

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

1

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

1

England Championship 21/04/25

W

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

2

England Championship 18/04/25

L

Stoke

Stoke

2

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd

1

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

Bristol City preview: In solid form recently

In the last six games in the league, Bristol City have three wins, one draw, and a couple of losses and just like their next opponent, they are currently and 37 points and close to the playoff zone. Bristol City also had a solid performance against Wolves in the FA Cup, but they ultimately lost to the Premier League side 2-1.

Meanwhile, Ayman Benarous and Cameron Pring are on the team's injury list ahead of this game.

Predicted lineup: O'Leary (GK), Vyner, Dickie, McNally, Sykes, Knight, Bird, Roberts, Twine, Bell & Armstrong

England Championship 12/05/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 08/05/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Preston

Preston

2

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

England Championship 28/04/25

L

Leeds

Leeds

4

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Luton

Luton

3

Bristol City

Bristol City

1

Player to watch: Josh Windass

The versatile forward has been crucial for Sheffield Wednesday this season since he's already scored 10 goals in the Championship for them. Windass has both the quality and experience to ensure he performs at a high level more often than not, so he's our player to watch in this match too.

Josh Windass
Windass hoping for another good performance in the Championship – Photo by Imago

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