Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Prediction 11.08.2024 | Championship

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  • Competition: England - Championship
  • Date: Saturday, 11th, August 2024
  • Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17.00 CEST
  • Venue: Hillsborough (Sheffield)

Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle will lock horns on matchday one of the English Championship at Hillsborough Stadium, both eager to start their season on a high note.

Despite being written off by many as a team destined for relegation to England's third tier, Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a stunning revival at the most critical juncture by grabbing 14 points from the last 18 available, a solid spell that saw them escape the bottom three and secure another year in the Championship. While their preparations for the new season in the second tier haven't been ideal with just one win from four friendlies this summer, the Owls can draw inspiration from holding Bundesliga side Werder Bremen to a 2-2 draw in late July.

Following a similar path to their upcoming opponents, Plymouth had to fight for their place in the league right up until the closing whistle of last season, but they eventually avoided relegation by clinching a slender one-goal win against Hull City on the final day, ending just one point clear of the drop zone. Heading into the new 2024-25 Championship season, the Pilgrims gained solid confidence throughout preseason, securing three victories out of five friendlies, with the last one coming in the final test where they edged out a 4th-division side Milton Keynes Dons by a 1-0 scoreline.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

This is truly a tough contest to call between two sides with nearly equal potential, so we believe both teams will approach it cautiously with strong defensive setups to avoid an unpleasant start to the new Championship season and thus, it wouldn't be surprising if a single goal decides the winner in this encounter. A slow-paced game without much action is expected to unfold at Hillsborough Stadium, much like what we’ve seen in three of the last four meetings at this venue, with the two most recent H2Hs seeing the Owls secure narrow 1-0 victories.

Sheffield have developed a reputation for being tough to break down at home largely due to their well-organized defense, which has resulted in seven out of their last ten home games across various competitions ending with a maximum of two goals. Additionally, Plymouth's lack of sharpness in the attacking zone was evident in the final stretch of the last season, as they couldn't hit the back of the net more than once in 12 straight second-division fixtures, and in half of those, they failed to make it onto the scoresheet at all. With both sides struggling to convert chances and their inclination towards a cautious defensive style, it seems likely that a single goal might be enough to decide the winner in what is expected to be a tightly contested and low-scoring encounter.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Argyle Head to Head (H2H) stats

  1. Sheffield Wednesday

    1 : 0

    Plymouth Argyle

    Championship

  2. Plymouth Argyle

    3 : 0

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Championship

  3. Sheffield Wednesday

    1 : 0

    Plymouth Argyle

    League One

  4. Plymouth Argyle

    2 : 1

    Sheffield Wednesday

    League One

  5. Sheffield Wednesday

    4 : 2

    Plymouth Argyle

    League One

  6. Plymouth Argyle

    3 : 0

    Sheffield Wednesday

    FA Cup

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday team news

Arriving from Watford this summer, goalkeeper Ben Hamer is the only player sidelined for the home team due to an injury, but Brighton loanee James Beadle is ready to step in between the sticks.

Looking to avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles, Sheffield Wednesday made significant moves in the transfer window, bringing in a number of promising players who are expected to feature in the starting XI for the Championship’s opening fixture.

Last matches of Sheffield Wednesday

  1. Sheffield Wednesday

    0 : 0

    Leganes

    Club Friendlies 3

  2. Werder Bremen

    2 : 2

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Club Friendlies 3

  3. Red Bull Salzburg

    4 : 0

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Club Friendlies 3

  4. Alfreton Town

    0 : 2

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Club Friendlies 3

  5. Sunderland

    0 : 2

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Championship

Sheffield Wednesday lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    James Beadle

Defenders

  • 3

    Max Lowe

  • 6

    Dominic Iorfa

  • 5

    Di'Shon Bernard

  • 2

    Liam Palmer

Midfielders

  • 10

    Barry Bannan

  • 8

    Svante Ingelsson

  • 19

    Olaf Kobacki

  • 11

    Josh Windass

  • 45

    Anthony Musaba

Forwards

  • 9

    Jamal Lowe

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth team news

One of the biggest summer signings for Plymouth is undoubtedly former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who will aim to lead the club to a more stable and successful campaign than his predecessor.

Summer signing Victor Palsson is expected to form part of the defensive trio for the Pilgrims alongside Lewis Gibson and Brendan Galloway, while Slavia Prague loanee Muhamed Tijani might lead the attack for his temporary club.

Last matches of Plymouth Argyle

  1. MK Dons

    0 : 1

    Plymouth Argyle

    Club Friendlies 3

  2. Bristol Rovers

    2 : 1

    Plymouth Argyle

    Club Friendlies 3

  3. Torquay United

    0 : 2

    Plymouth Argyle

    Club Friendlies 3

  4. Cheltenham Town

    1 : 5

    Plymouth Argyle

    Club Friendlies 3

  5. Plymouth Argyle

    2 : 2

    Orlando Pirates

    Club Friendlies 3

Plymouth Argyle lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Michael Cooper

Defenders

  • 22

    Brendan Galloway

  • 17

    Lewis Gibson

  • 5

    Victor Palsson

Midfielders

  • 16

    Nathanael Ogbeta

  • 20

    Adam Randell

  • 4

    Jordan Houghton

  • 2

    Bali Mumba

Forwards

  • 10

    Morgan Whittaker

  • 17

    Ibrahim Cissoko

  • 15

    Muhamed Tijani

4 Reasons why we expect Under 2.5

  1. Sheffield Wednesday's seven of the last ten home games have seen under 2.5 goals.
  2. Plymouth have not scored more than one goal in 12 consecutive Championship matches.
  3. Half of Plymouth's last 12 league outings have seen them fail to score.
  4. Three of the last four meetings at Hillsborough Stadium have featured no more than one goal.

Main prediction Sheffield Wednesday - Plymouth Argyle

Under 2.5 goals

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57% winrate

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Sheffield Wednesday & Plymouth Argyle current standing in Championship

Regular Season P W D L
G - A
GD Pts
1 Leeds United 46 29 13 4 95 - 30 +65 100
2 Burnley 46 28 16 2 69 - 16 +53 100
3 Sheffield United 46 28 8 10 63 - 36 +27 90
4 Sunderland 46 21 13 12 58 - 44 +14 76
5 Coventry City 46 20 9 17 64 - 58 +6 69
6 Bristol City 46 17 17 12 59 - 55 +4 68
7 Blackburn Rovers 46 19 9 18 53 - 48 +5 66
8 Millwall 46 18 12 16 47 - 49 -2 66
9 West Bromwich Albion 46 15 19 12 57 - 47 +10 64
10 Middlesbrough 46 18 10 18 64 - 56 +8 64
11 Swansea City 46 17 10 19 51 - 56 -5 61
12 Sheffield Wednesday 46 15 13 18 60 - 69 -9 58
13 Norwich City 46 14 15 17 71 - 68 +3 57
14 Watford 46 16 9 21 53 - 61 -8 57
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 14 14 18 53 - 63 -10 56
16 Portsmouth 46 14 12 20 58 - 71 -13 54
17 Oxford United 46 13 14 19 49 - 65 -16 53
18 Stoke City 46 12 15 19 45 - 62 -17 51
19 Derby County 46 13 11 22 48 - 56 -8 50
20 Preston North End 46 10 20 16 48 - 59 -11 50
21 Hull City 46 12 13 21 44 - 54 -10 49
22 Luton Town 46 13 10 23 45 - 69 -24 49
23 Plymouth Argyle 46 11 13 22 51 - 88 -37 46
24 Cardiff City 46 9 17 20 48 - 73 -25 44

Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth - FAQ

? Where to watch?

The match between these teams will be broadcast on Arena Premium 2 (Srb), Arena Sport 2 (Bih), Arena Sport 3 (Cro), Arena Sport 4 (Slo), beIN Connect (Aus)

? Who is Sheffield Wednesday's player to watch?

With 11 goals and two assists, Ike Ugbo was Sheffield Wednesday's most productive player last season in the English second tier.

? Who is Plymouth's player to watch?

Plymouth did well to retain Morgan Whittaker, who was the fourth top scorer in the Championship last season with 19 goals and eight assists.