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Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth
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Kick Off: Sunday 11th August at 16:00
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Competition: Championship
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
The only Championship game on Sunday sees two sides that narrowly avoided the drop last season go head-to-head, as Sheffield Wednesday face Plymouth.
Both sides were only able to confirm their Championship survival on the last day of the campaign, finishing 20th and 21st respectively, with Plymouth one point above Birmingham in 22nd, and Sheffield Wednesday only three points clear.
They will be keen to put much more distance between themselves and the drop this time around, and both Danny Rohl and new Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney will be keen to get off to the best possible start.
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Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Best Bets
With both Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle having struggled to stay afloat last season, they know the significance of securing points early on to demonstrate their intent to improve.
Understanding the need for a strong start, I’m backing Sheffield Wednesday to score over 1.5 goals in their upcoming match. In the last six games of the 2023/24 Championship season, Wednesday managed to net at least two goals in five of those matches, showcasing their attacking potential.
Both teams generated respectable expected goals (xG) last season, but Plymouth struggled defensively, ranking as the second-worst team at conceding xG. While Wednesday ranked tenth.
This combination suggests that there should be goals in this matchup. Given Wednesday’s recent form and Plymouth’s defensive vulnerabilities, betting on Wednesday to score over 1.5 goals appears more promising than predicting over 2.5 total goals for the game.
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📊 Sheffield Wednesday Form and Stats
Last season, Sheffield Wednesday narrowly avoided relegation by just three points, thanks mainly to an impressive run in their final six games. They secured four wins and two draws, keeping clean sheets in three matches, demonstrating remarkable resilience for a side under threat of relegation.
This grit is part of their game plan; playing more defensively to concede fewer goals, although they did still allow the second-most in the league last season. They managed to score just 44 league goals, the second-fewest overall. Their performance was however somewhat unlucky, as they underperformed their expected goals by 7.6, ranking 17th in the league in that metric.
As for their pre-season, it has been a mixed bag of results, with one win, two draws, and two losses. The defeats came against strong opponents: Brighton and RB Salzburg. However, they put up a commendable fight in their draws against Werder Bremen and CD Leganés, showing potential as they prepare for the upcoming season.
📊 Plymouth Form and Stats
In a dramatic turn of events, Plymouth Argyle pulled off a stunning victory against league leaders Leicester City, keeping their hopes of survival alive. However, their momentum quickly faltered with two consecutive losses, leaving them in a precarious position. They needed to match or better Birmingham’s result, which they achieved by securing a crucial 1-0 win against Hull City.
This marked a significant achievement for Plymouth, as it was their first season back in the Championship after 14 years away. Throughout the season, they generated 53 xG, the 15th highest in the league, and notably overperformed their xG by six goals. Their struggles last season were largely down to defensive frailties.
In contrast to Sheffield Wednesday’s pre-season preparations, Plymouth faced opponents more typical of a Championship calibre. They finished their pre-season with three wins, one draw, and one loss, but their opponents were from League One or lower. This might leave them slightly behind the pace as they approach their first Championship game.
⚔️ Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Head-to-Head
After a decade apart, Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle have faced off eight times in the last three seasons, resulting in a mix of familiar outcomes. Their rivalry reignited in the 2021/22 League One season, where Plymouth comfortably defeated Wednesday 3-0, but the Owls claimed victory in the return match. The two teams also met twice in the FA Cup, a 0-0 draw led to a replay in Plymouth, where the hosts replicated their league performance with another 3-0 win.
In the following campaign, both sides secured home victories—Sheffield Wednesday winning 1-0 and Plymouth triumphing 2-1—contributing to their mutual promotion. Last season in the Championship, they again split the home fixtures, with Plymouth winning 3-0 for the third time in their eight encounters, while Sheffield claimed a 1-0 victory for the second time.
Given their history, Plymouth’s home advantage appears significant, yet the overall record stands at three wins for Sheffield and four for Plymouth, with one draw. This sets the stage for a tightly contested match, as both teams aim for a strong start to the new season.
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