Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00
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Match Timeline

18'
Sean Fusire🟨
Yellow Card
32'
J. Rak-Sakyi⚽
Normal Goal β†’ S. Thomas
42'
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi🟨
Yellow Card
57'
L. Cisse⚽
Normal Goal
58'
M. ManhoefπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ S. Gallagher
58'
J. Rak-SakyiπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ J. Bae
58'
M. LoweπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ T. Adaramola
59'
J. ThorntonπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ N. Chalobah
59'
C. McNeillπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ O. Kobacki
74'
S. N'ZonziπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ L. Baker
74'
L. CisseπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ T. Rigo
78'
Lewis Baker🟨
Yellow Card
84'
B. LawalπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ B. Gibson
87'
J. HeskeyπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ D. Moses

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal4
12Total Shots16
1Blocked Shots10
11Shots insidebox11
1Shots outsidebox5
16Fouls11
7Corner Kicks2
3Offsides0
48Ball Possession52
2Yellow Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves4
357Total passes391
295Passes accurate315
83Passes %81
2.54expected_goals1.39
1goals_prevented1

Starting Lineups

Stoke CityStoke City1:1

Starting XI

31G. BazunuG
3A. CresswellD
17E. BocatM
21J. Rak-SakyiF
29L. CisseF
26A. PhillipsD
12T. SekoM
42M. ManhoefF
18B. Lawal2:3
15S. N'ZonziM
7S. ThomasM

Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday1:1

Starting XI

1P. CharlesG
2L. PalmerD
3M. LoweM
17C. McNeillF
12J. YatesF
22G. OtegbayoD
8S. IngelssonM
24J. HeskeyF
6D. IorfaD
37J. ThorntonM
4S. FusireM

Head-to-Head

πŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Stoke City
Stoke City
Form: L-W-D-L-L
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Form: L-L-D-L-L
Record
2 W
3 D
5 L
β€’
0 W
1 D
9 L
Goals Per Game
1.3
Scored
vs
0.6
Scored
1.7
Conceded
vs
2.2
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
0%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.2
Away:0.4
Conceded
Home:1.8
Away:1.6
Scored
Home:0.8
Away:0.5
Conceded
Home:2.0
Away:2.3

⚑ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1500
Average
1328
Developing
Short Term Elo Rating
1510
↑ Momentum (+10)
1233
↓ Momentum (-95)
Expected Outcome
54%
Home Win
26%
Draw
20%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1466
Attack
1342
1538
Defence
1392
Recent Form
1506
Attack
1287
1486
Defence
1368
Post-Match Changes
+8
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

πŸ“ Match Preview

Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+26.0%
Confidence:70

Stoke City host Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship fixture on 2026-04-03. The data reveals a stark contrast in form between the two sides. Sheffield Wednesday is in catastrophic shape, having recorded zero wins in their last 10 matches. Their league position is 24th with -6 points, indicating severe struggles. Away from home, Sheffield Wednesday has an 0% win rate over the last 6 games, averaging just 0.50 goals scored and conceding 2.33 goals per game. This defensive fragility is a key signal for goal markets. Stoke City sits 15th in the table with 51 points. Their home performance shows a 40% win rate over the last 5 home games, averaging 2.20 goals scored and 1.80 goals conceded. While their overall win rate in the last 10 games is 20%, their home attacking output remains potent. The head-to-head record favors Stoke at home, with a 60% win rate in their last 5 home meetings against Sheffield Wednesday. The last meeting ended 3-0 to Stoke. The goal expectancy analysis supports a high-scoring outcome. With Stoke averaging 2.20 goals at home and Sheffield Wednesday conceding 2.33 away, the combined goal expectancy is 3.42. This statistical projection suggests a high probability of seeing over 2.5 goals. Sheffield Wednesday's inability to score away (0.50 avg) contrasts with Stoke's home scoring rate, but the defensive leaks on both sides point towards goals. The market odds for Over 2.5 Goals are 1.80, implying a 55.5% probability. Given the goal expectancy of 3.42, the true probability likely exceeds 65%, satisfying the minimum confidence threshold. The edge over the implied probability is significant, meeting the 6% value requirement. Sheffield Wednesday's recent results show a string of heavy defeats, including losses to Hull City (3-1), Ipswich (2-0), and Derby (2-1). Their clean sheet rate is 0% over the last 10 games. Stoke City, despite a mixed recent form, maintains a solid home scoring record. The combination of Stoke's home attack and Sheffield Wednesday's away defensive frailty creates a strong case for goals. The data does not support a Home Win bet due to the odds offering insufficient edge, but the goal market presents a clearer value opportunity. Key Points: - Sheffield Wednesday has 0 wins in last 10 games. - Sheffield Wednesday concedes 2.33 goals per game away. - Stoke City scores 2.20 goals per game at home. - Goal expectancy is 3.42, supporting Over 2.5 Goals. - H2H record shows Stoke dominance at home. The statistical signals align to suggest a high-scoring match. Based on the goal expectancy and defensive weaknesses, the recommended selection is Over 2.5 Goals.

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Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+17.0%
Confidence:7

Goeiedag, mense! Welcome to the preview for Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday. Today we look at the Championship clash coming up on 2026-04-03. I'm Pajimon, and I love winning, love football, and I love a good BBQ. What do you mean no meat? We need the protein! But seriously, let's look at the facts. Sheffield Wednesday are in a very tough spot. They sit at the bottom of the Championship table with -6 points. That is a lot of negative points, man. They have 0 wins in their last 10 games. Zero! Not even one. Their away form is also terrible, with 0 wins in their last 6 away games. They concede 2.33 goals per game away from home. That is a lot of goals letting in. Stoke City are 15th with 51 points. They have won 2 of their last 10 games. At home, they average 2.20 goals scored per game. Their home win rate against Sheffield Wednesday is 60%. The last meeting ended 3-0 to Stoke City. That is a dominant performance. When we look at the goal expectancy, the math says 3.42 total goals (Home 2.27, Away 1.15). This suggests a high-scoring game. The odds for Over 2.5 Goals are 1.80. This gives us a nice edge. We need at least 6% edge, and the math supports this. The odds for Home Win are 1.33, which is below 1.6, so we skip that. We want value. Key Points: - Sheffield Wednesday: 0 wins in last 10 games, -6 points in table. - Stoke City: 2.20 goals scored per game at home. - Goal Expectancy: 3.42 total goals expected. - Over 2.5 Goals odds: 1.80. Summary: The data points to goals. Sheffield Wednesday's defense is leaking, and Stoke City scores well at home. I'm going with Over 2.5 Goals.

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Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Championship Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.33
Expected Value:+13.1%
Confidence:7

Listen, you must. The path to profit is clear, but the path to loss is also there. Today, we look at Stoke City hosting Sheffield Wednesday. A clash of fortunes, it is. Sheffield Wednesday, they are in trouble. Look at the numbers, you should. Last 10 games played: 0 wins. Last 6 away games: 0 wins. In the Championship table, they sit at the bottom with negative points (-6). Their away form is a dark cloud. 0.50 goals scored per game away. 2.33 goals conceded per game away. A leaky defense, it is. Stoke City, they are at home. Their home form is stronger. 2.20 goals scored per game at home. 1.80 goals conceded. In their last 5 home games, they won 2, drew 2, lost 1. A 40% win rate, it is. But against Sheffield Wednesday, history favors the home side. In the last 5 home meetings, Stoke won 3, drew 1, lost 1. The last meeting ended 3-0 to Stoke. The odds for a Home Win are 1.33. The implied probability is roughly 75%. But the true probability, I sense, is higher. With Sheffield Wednesday failing to win any of their last 10 matches, a home victory is highly likely. The edge is there, if you look closely. Goals are also a factor. Stoke scores 2.20 at home. Sheffield concedes 2.33 away. Over 2.5 goals is possible, but the Home Win is the stronger signal. Do not bet on the draw. Do not bet on the away win. The away team has 0% win rate in last 10. The risk is too high. Key Points: - Sheffield Wednesday has 0 wins in their last 10 games. - Stoke City has a strong home record against Sheffield Wednesday (3 wins in last 5 home meetings). - Sheffield Wednesday sits at the bottom of the table with -6 points. - Stoke City averages 2.20 goals scored per home game. - Home Win odds are 1.33. The wise choice is clear. Bet on the home team to win. Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. Yet here, the value is in the Home Win.

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