Sheffield Wednesday play host to Peterborough United in the second leg of their League One playoff semi-final needing a miracle to keep their promotion hopes alive. Peterborough, who only secured a top-six spot on the final day, stormed to a 4-0 victory in the opening fixture at London Road on Friday
When MK Dons narrowly missed out on automatic promotion last season, the disappointment was too much to handle in the playoffs as they bowed out in the semi-finals. That is what seems likely to occur with Sheffield Wednesday, the Owls succumbing to an unforeseen drubbing in the first leg to put them on the brink of another year in League One.
Darren Moore’s team had gone into that fixture on a four-match winning streak, conceding just two goals in the process, but they were blown away by a clinical Posh outfit who scored twice in each half.
While Sheffield Wednesday are no strangers to conceding away from home having twice shipped at least three goals since March 21, the Yorkshire giants were left stunned as their promotion hopes were left hanging by a thread.
Moore witnessed his side edge out Peterborough 1-0 in the corresponding fixture during the regular season, yet he is required to rip up previous game plans in search of goals on Thursday night.
Match Details:
- Match: Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough
- Date: 19 May 2023
- Time: 12:30 am
- Venue: Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Prediction
We say: Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Peterborough United (Peterborough to win 5-2 on aggregate)
All things considered, this tie feels over, but that will not stop Sheffield Wednesday from going all out for victory. The Owls may get the opening goal at Hillsborough, yet Peterborough should be able to manage the game efficiently enough to ensure that they book their spot at Wembley.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Live Stream Time
This match will start from 12:30 am
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Date
This match will take place on 19 May 2023
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Team News
Moore may feel that switching to a more unfamiliar back four is his only option, with either Dominic Iorfa or Michael Ihiekwe dropping out of the Wednesday XI.
Reece James may be risked at left-back after minimal game time in recent weeks, allowing Marvin Johnson to be used further forward.
While Moore has a number of alternatives in central midfield, Will Vaulks and Barry Bannan are likely to get the nod.
Barring any fitness issues, Ferguson may see no reason to make any changes to his Peterborough starting lineup.
Ferguson has made just alteration in each of the wins over Barnsley and the Owls, and a view may be taken that players can be rested in the closing stages if Peterborough put the tie out of Wednesday’s reach.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Lineups
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Odds
The most likely scoreline for a Sheffield Wednesday win is 1-0 with a probability of 11.07%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (9.41%) and 2-0 (8.7%). The likeliest Peterborough United win is 0-1 (7.62%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (11.97%)
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Tips
- Sheffield Wednesday to score first
- Over 2.5 goals
- Both teams to score
Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Sheffield Wednesday win with a probability of 48.66%. A win for Peterborough United has a probability of 26.16% and a draw has a probability of 25.2%.
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