Sheffield Wednesday will host in-form Premier League side, Newcastle United, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in the third round of the FA Cup. The Venue: Hillsborough Stadium. Kickoff: 19:00.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Newcastle United to win — 1.46
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Under 2.5 — 2.11
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: NO — 1.95
Sheffield Wednesday may be in top form in League One but they are likely going to run into problems hosting Newcastle United this weekend because the Magpies are in top form in the Premier League. They occupy the 3rd position and this should be enough reason to back Newcastle to win.
This game could not exceed two goals because three of Sheffield Wednesday’s last five matches ended with under 2.5 goals and Newcastle are good defensively.
Three of Sheffield Wednesday’s last four League One matches ended with both teams not getting on the scoreboard. Although Newcastle are going to weaken their starting lineup, the home side is still unlikely to get the back of the net.
Sheffield have won three of their last four League One matches and are occupying the 2nd position with 52 points after 25 matches, five points behind league leaders Burnley.
The Magpies are in top form in the Premier League and are occupying the 3rd position after 18 matches. They held Arsenal a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday and will look to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Sheffield Wednesday have impressed in recent games but coming up against a 3rd-placed Premier League side will be too much for them, hence backing Newcastle to go through.
There’s a slim chance for Sheffield to get on the scoreboard but the chances of Newcastle still winning the game are huge.
Although both teams are good defensively, this game is likely to produce at least two goals before the last whistle.
Goalkeeper: Dawson
Defenders: Wilks, Palmer, McGuinness, James, Johnson
Midfielders: Byers, Vaulks, Windass
Forwards: Paterson, Smith
Goalkeeper: Dubravka
Defenders: Burn, Botman, Schar, Trippier
Midfielders: Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock
Forwards: Saint-Maximin, Wood, Murphy
This match will be played at the Hillsborough Stadium (in Sheffield, South Yorkshire)
This starting whistle will sound on January 7th, 2023. 19:00 UK time.
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