Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(34) 15 Goals 21 (29)
(24) 20 Assists 12 (23)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
23.8 Average Age 26.5
181.5 Average Height (cm) 181.7
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(49%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 55% (54%)
(1) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Sunderland
Sheff Wed
Player Reason Status Rating
Dan Ballard Out 6.61
Jenson Seelt Out N/A
Ian Poveda Doubtful 6.04
Player Reason Status Rating
Ben Hamer Out N/A

Team News

Sunderland
Sheff Wed
  • Regis Le Bris should revert back to the same starting XI that beat Cardiff following a miserable Carabao Cup defeat to Preston on Tuesday night.
  • Winger Ian Poveda remains a doubt and will likely miss the visit of his former club, while centre-back duo Jenson Seelt and Dan Ballard are also unavailable.
  • Danny Röhl watched on in delight last weekend as his men thrashed Plymouth, so expect an unchanged starting XI from Sunday's visitors.
  • Goalkeeper Ben Hamer remains Sheffield Wednesday's only confirmed absentee for the trip to the Stadium of Light.

Prediction

  • Regis Le Bris' tenure got off to the perfect start last Saturday as goals from Luke O'Nien and Trai Hume helped to seal a deserved 2-0 away win against Cardiff.
  • The Black Cats then followed this up with a lacklustre 2-0 defeat to Preston in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, which has dulled the optimism slightly ahead of this testing clash.
  • Sheffield Wednesday's season started in perfect fashion last weekend as they annihilated Wayne Rooney's Plymouth side in a 4-0 home triumph.
  • Smart summer recruitment has left Danny Röhl in a position to fight in the top half this season following a nervous fight against relegation last time around.
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User Predictions

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  • Sunderland were very impressive destroying Sheff Wed.

  • i think the Owls are underestimated by the bookies in this league . They had a fantastic end to last season , look to have a ppointed a new and very astute German manager and I thinkthey will go well this year. I have backed them in the outrights and to finish top 6 atdecent prices. This is an away win for me and 3.40 should be taken

  • @Isaac2000 u sure abt.....bcos am staking a whole lot of cash on diz exact game

  • Sunderland always flatter to deceive and unexpectedly lose games they are sure to win. Wednesday turn up full f confidence. You’d expect a draw but I’m siding … just … with a dodgy goal to win the game for Wednesday. 1-2

  • @Bilcao Two in a row now. Keep predicting against Sunderland and I'll be happy