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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Sat 26 Oct 2019 · 11:30 UTC Hillsborough Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Leeds United FCChampionship at Hillsborough Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Mark Jones
  • Referee Ian Cooper
  • Referee David Webb

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct Leeds United FC H 0–0 D
22 Oct Stoke City FC H 1–0 W
18 Oct Cardiff City FC A 1–1 D
05 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 1–0 W
01 Oct Hull City AFC A 0–1 L
28 Sep Middlesbrough FC A 4–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–0 D
22 Oct Preston North End FC A 1–1 D
19 Oct Birmingham City FC H 1–0 W
05 Oct Millwall FC A 1–2 L
01 Oct West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–0 W
28 Sep Charlton Athletic FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

13% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sheffield Wednesday FC is hosting Leeds United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Leeds United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' The 41-year-old Keiren Westwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateusz Klich on 35.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield Wednesday FC in their trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact .
  • 41' Joey Pelupessy is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Eddie Nketiah. He replaces Patrick Bamford on 46 minute.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 56' Leeds United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 61' Leeds United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield Wednesday FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 76' The Leeds United AFC manager makes a substitution. Helder Costa departs to be replaced by Liam Cooper.
  • 81' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 84' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Kieran Lee comes on to replace Joey Pelupessy.
  • 86' Fernando Forestieri gets the nod from Sheffield Wednesday FC. He replaces Atdhe Nuhiu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Kieran Lee will be fuming at that decision.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield Wednesday FC39% Draw34% Leeds United FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.69
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Leeds United FC
61%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Leeds United FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield Wednesday FC24% Draw59% Leeds United FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.2%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC

Handicap Sheffield Wednesday FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 23% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 75% 25%
+1 75% 18% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
48%
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
39%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.