Cheltenham vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions

Tip Reasoning

• Under 2.5 goals has been a winner in three of Cheltenham’s last five, and five of Sheffield Wednesday’s last six
• Sheffield Wednesday have failed to win any of their last three games
• Cheltenham have lost just one of their last six home games

Wednesday starting to slip

Sheffield Wednesday were on an imperious run of form, losing just once between the 13th of September 2022 and the 21st of March 2023, leading some to suggest they could break the League One points record. Since then, however, Wednesday have lost twice, with Plymouth Argyle taking their place at the top of the table, and Ipswich Town just three points behind them.

Wednesday go into this midweek fixture against Cheltenham knowing a win will return them to the top of the table, but Cheltenham will be equally confident of keeping this tight, having lost just one of their last six home games, and keeping clean sheets in three of their last four games.

This is bound to be a close game, with Sheffield Wednesday’s form beginning to falter, while Cheltenham have picked up the pace. A best bet prediction for under 2.5 goals appeals in this one, as this has been a winner in five of Wednesday’s last six, and in three of Cheltenham’s last five.

Cheltenham pulling away

Cheltenham have been on a strong run of form lately, moving themselves eight points clear of the relegation zone, knowing they could go eleven clear with a win on Wednesday night. They have struggled for goals this season, and have the fourth-worst offensive record in the league, but have scored six in their last two games.

A stubborn Sheffield Wednesday defence – the best in the league – could prove too much for them, however, with Wednesday looking for a return to winning ways. A correct score prediction for Wednesday to win 1-0 appeals here, due to their defensive ability, and an expectation that they will find their feet after a poor run.