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England League 1 - Jonny-Rocks Stadium
Prediction 1
Draw
27/10 (3.70)
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Over 2.5 Goals
6/5 (2.20)
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Cheltenham look to create a major upset in the League One title race when they take on Sheffield Wednesday at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. This Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction will look at the league meeting between the two teams on March 28.
Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Cheltenham head into the match after having beaten Exeter City 3-1 in the recently concluded league game. Sheffield Wednesday are showing signs of pressure with the team losing back-to-back games. Crucially, the 1-0 loss against bottom outfit Forest Green Rovers is a major blow to the promotion hopes.
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Draw
Sheffield Wednesday are without a victory in three consecutive games and a return of just one point from the last possible nine has pushed the team on the verge of getting out of the automatic promotion spots. Cheltenham might be a whopping 35 points behind Wednesday coming into the game, but they have momentum and home advantage. There have been three wins in the last four league outings for Cheltenham with striker Alfie May in excellent form. This Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction would go with a stalemate.
Total goals over 2.5
Wednesday have been struggling on several fronts and manager Darren Moore is likely to take action with regards to his tactics and approach to the match. There has been just one high scoring game in early Wednesday over the last five matches. Even though the Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday betting tips have witnessed the home team scoring a lot of goals of late, this match should finish with less than 2.5 goals.
Best Stats Concerning Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
24/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Cheltenham
Sheff Wed
0
0
08/10/22
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Cheltenham
3
0
26/03/22
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Cheltenham
4
1
30/10/21
England League 1 League 1
Cheltenham
Sheff Wed
2
2
Last Five - Cheltenham
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Charlton
Cheltenham
2
2
D
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Cheltenham
0
3
W
25/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Oxford Utd
Cheltenham
4
0
L
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Forest Green
Cheltenham
1
3
W
15/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Milton Keynes Dons
Cheltenham
2
2
D
Last Five - Sheff Wed
18/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Peterborough
Sheff Wed
1
5
W
12/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Peterborough
Sheff Wed
4
0
L
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Derby
Sheff Wed
0
1
W
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Shrewsbury
Sheff Wed
0
3
W
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Exeter
Sheff Wed
1
2
W
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Cheltenham and Sheffield Wednesday. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Cheltenham odds: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
Draw odds: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
Sheffield Wednesday odds: 69/100 (1.69) – 59.2%
The Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday odds are rather attractive for a draw or Cheltenham win. Even though Wednesday are promotion challengers, they are in a spot of bother following consecutive losses and the prices do not justify the same. The best option would be a draw at 27/10 (3.70) – 27% while one can also opt for Alfie May to score anytime at 3/1 (4.00) – 25%.
Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Preview
Cheltenham:
Cheltenham are 17th in the standings coming into the match. Manager Wade Elliott has every reason to be pleased coming into the game with the players performing quite well over the last few weeks. A victory in the upcoming match could propel Cheltenham to as high as 14th place in the standings, while recent performances have done very well to improve the club’s poor goal difference numbers.
Predicted Line-Up:
Southwood, Long, Taylor, Bradbury, Ferry, Sercombe, Bonds, Broom, Jackson, May, Keena
Sheffield Wednesday:
Sheffield Wednesday have every reason to be worried about their current form. The club appeared to be flying high in the League One table not too long ago, but the team has known dropped to 2nd place in the table. Ipswich are just three points behind with a better goal difference. Darren Moore has never lost to Cheltenham in his coaching days.
Predicted Line-Up:
Dawson, Famewo, Flint, Iorfa, Johnson, Bannan, Vaulks, Adeniran, Palmer, Gregory, Smith
Player to Watch: Alfie May
Alfie May has been in excellent form for Cheltenham. The 29-year-old has been able to get four goals in as many appearances over the recent few weeks. Alfie May only failed to score in the goalless draw with Lincoln City in the last few weeks. The forward now has 13 goals and 3 assists from 30 appearances this season.
Starting Line-Ups:
The starting line-ups will appear 60 minutes before kick-off.
EFL English League One Complete Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 46 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 101 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 98 |
| 3 | Sheff Wed | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 44 | 96 |
| 4 |  Barnsley | 46 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 86 |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 81 |
| 6 |  Peterborough | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 77 |
| 7 |  Derby | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 76 |
| 8 |  Portsmouth | 46 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 70 |
| 9 |  Wycombe | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 69 |
| 10 |  Charlton | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 62 |
| 11 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 62 |
| 12 |  Shrewsbury | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | -9 | 59 |
| 13 |  Fleetwood Town | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 58 |
| 14 |  Exeter | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -4 | 56 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -22 | 56 |
| 16 | Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | -16 | 54 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -15 | 53 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -23 | 49 |
| 19 |  Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 47 |
| 20 |  Cambridge Utd | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | -27 | 46 |
| 21 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 45 |
| 22 |  Morecambe | 46 | 10 | 14 | 22 | -31 | 44 |
| 23 |  Accrington Stanley | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | -37 | 44 |
| 24 |  Forest Green | 46 | 6 | 9 | 31 | -58 | 27 |
Questions about Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday
Where is the match scheduled? Completely-Suzuki Stadium
When does this match start? 28th March 2023 at 19:45 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Sheffield Wednesday
