Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Owls struggling to find consistent results in the Championship. Their last six matches have seen them record two wins, one draw, and three losses, including a concerning 4-0 defeat to Burnley in their most recent outing. Despite their mid-table position of 12th, Wednesday have been leaking goals, conceding nine in their last six games while only scoring six themselves. This defensive vulnerability is highlighted by their negative goal difference of -3 over this period. However, the team have shown some resilience, managing two clean sheets in their last six matches. Interestingly, their games have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of their recent encounters.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form has been mixed, with the Black Cats experiencing a downturn in their last two matches. They have lost consecutive games against Hull City and Leeds United, which has halted their previous unbeaten run of four matches. Despite this, Sunderland remain in a strong position, sitting 4th in the Championship table with 62 points from 34 games. Their last six matches have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.17 goals per game and both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures. Notably, Sunderland have been involved in some thrilling encounters, including a 3-2 away victory against Middlesbrough and two 2-2 draws against Watford and Plymouth Argyle. While their attacking output has been impressive, averaging 1.67 goals per game, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.5 goals per game over this period. The team will be keen to rediscover their winning form and tighten up at the back as they push for promotion.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Owls experiencing a winless run of four games in their last five matches at Hillsborough. Despite this, they have shown resilience, securing three consecutive draws before their most recent defeat to Coventry City. The team's offensive output has been impressive, averaging 2 goals per game in their last six home fixtures, with a particularly high-scoring encounter against Derby County ending in a 4-2 victory. Defensively, however, Wednesday have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period against Stoke City. The Owls' home matches have been entertaining affairs, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in an impressive 83% of encounters, suggesting that fans at Hillsborough have been treated to some exciting football despite the team's inconsistent results.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. Despite their inconsistent results, the Black Cats have shown resilience, scoring and conceding an equal number of goals (7) during this period. Their defensive record is noteworthy, with two clean sheets in their last six away games, including a goalless draw against Burnley. The team's ability to score consistently is evident, with goals in four out of six matches, including an impressive 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough. Interestingly, Sunderland's away matches have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. This balanced performance on the road has contributed to their strong league position, sitting 4th with 62 points from 34 games.