{"id":1427131,"date":"2026-01-29T11:49:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1427131"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:49:52","slug":"match-preview-sheffield-wednesday-vs-wrexham-31-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-sheffield-wednesday-vs-wrexham-31-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Two teams at opposite ends of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/championship\/\">Championship<\/a> spectrum meet at Hillsborough as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/sheffield-wednesday\/\">Sheffield Wednesday<\/a> host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/wrexham\/\">Wrexham<\/a> in a contest with high stakes for both. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick-off is set for 12:30 on Saturday, and the Owls will be desperate to reverse a torrid run of form against a Wrexham side pushing for the play-offs. Can Wednesday\u2019s midfield threat disrupt Wrexham\u2019s striker-led attack, or will the visitors\u2019 proven efficiency prevail?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Wrexham\u2019s far superior attacking stats and Sheffield Wednesday\u2019s defensive frailties, our strongest prediction is a Wrexham win. We also see value in backing over 2.5 goals, given both sides\u2019 tendency towards open matches, and over 2.5 goals. Here are our top betting recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Wrexham to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">2\/5 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(71.4%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wrexham have scored over twice as many goals as Wednesday (43 vs 18) and boast a +6 goal difference compared to Wednesday\u2019s -38. With the Owls conceding nearly two goals per game, we see Wrexham\u2019s attacking firepower as the decisive factor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(52.4%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities\u2014Wednesday concede an average of almost two per match, while Wrexham\u2019s matches average 2.7 goals. Expect attacking intent and chances at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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After 28 matches, the Owls have secured just one victory, alongside eight draws and 19 defeats, accumulating a total of 11 points but due to points deductions they sit on -7. Their offensive output has been the division&#8217;s lowest, managing only 18 goals (0.64 per game). Defensively, they have conceded 56 goals, resulting in a league-worst goal difference of -38.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young forward Charlie McNeill has also contributed three goals, while Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri and Jamal Lowe have netted two apiece. Despite a rare 2-0 away win at Portsmouth in September, the team has failed to secure a home victory (0-4-11). With only three clean sheets all season, the club faces a daunting task to avoid relegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham\u2019s debut season back in the Championship has been remarkably successful, with the Red Dragons currently sitting 6th in the table. After 29 matches, they have secured 11 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, totalling 44 points. Their balanced performance is reflected in a goal difference of +6, having scored 43 goals while conceding 37.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team\u2019s attack is spearheaded by Kieffer Moore, who leads with 10 goals in 26 appearances. Josh Windass has also been pivotal, contributing 8 goals and 4 assists, including three successful penalties. Defensively, Arthur Okonkwo has been a mainstay in goal, starting 25 matches and keeping 7 clean sheets with a 71.7% save rate. Wrexham\u2019s home form at the SToK Cae Ras remains strong (6-6-3), highlighted by a thrilling 5-3 victory over Sheffield United in December. Currently occupying a playoff spot, Wrexham are genuine contenders for back-to-back promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sheffield-wednesday-team-news\">Sheffield Wednesday team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheffield Wednesday face Wrexham in a state of crisis under manager Henrik Pedersen. Legendary captain Barry Bannan has officially departed for Millwall, leaving a massive void in midfield. The Owls are grappling with a severe injury list, including defenders Dominic Iorfa, Sean Fusire, and Yisa Alao (hamstring). Attacker Olaf Kobacki remains sidelined, while Charlie McNeill is a doubt with a rib injury. Youngster Jarvis Thornton could step in to fill the midfield gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrexham-team-news\">Wrexham team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham travel to Hillsborough with high confidence following a dramatic 3-2 win over QPR. Manager Phil Parkinson remains without long-term absentee Lewis Brunt, while Aaron James, Andy Cannon, and Danny Ward are also expected to miss out. However, the Red Dragons are bolstered by the recent returns of Kieffer Moore and Matty James. Following Conor Coady\u2019s loan departure to Charlton, all eyes will be on Ollie Rathbone and Josh Windass to maintain their clinical form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham have established themselves as genuine play-off contenders, sitting sixth, while Sheffield Wednesday are rooted to the bottom and in urgent need of points to avoid the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wrexham<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">37<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sheffield Wednesday<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-38<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-meeting\">Head-to-Head: Last Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These sides have only met once in recent history, resulting in a tightly contested draw. That 2-2 at the Racecourse Ground saw Wrexham storm ahead before Wednesday pegged them back. There is no meaningful long-term dominance to lean on here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">23\/08\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wrexham 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Wrexham&#8217;s efficiency break Wednesday&#8217;s resistance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham\u2019s attacking output and ability to convert big chances stands in stark contrast to Wednesday\u2019s toothlessness and defensive lapses. While the hosts do have a midfield capable of springing a surprise, the data points to Wrexham being the value pick. If you\u2019re looking to back a result, <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">2\/5 with Bet365<\/a> (71.4%) for the away win is the logical play given the gulf in form and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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