Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football England - EFL Championship Hillsborough Sat 16 Aug 10:00
Stoke City FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke

Sheffield Wednesday host Stoke in this Championship match at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Owls to Make Life Tough for Potters

By backing Sheffield Wednesday +0.5 at -109, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against Stoke, with the stats backing up this Asian Handicap prediction.

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Stoke Beat Wednesday Last Time Out

Sheffield Wednesday were beaten in their last Championship game and this was on the road at King Power Stadium. Leicester City claimed a 2-1 victory. The Steel City club recorded just 25% possession and had three shots on target, with Nathaniel Chalobah getting the goal.

On Wednesday night, Wednesday won on penalties (3-3 after 90 mins) away to Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Cup.

Stoke City won their previous Championship game, beating Derby County at home. It was a 3-1 win at bet365 Stadium. The Potters boasted 68% possession and had seven shots on goal, while Lewis Baker, Divin Mubama and Sorba Thomas were on the scoresheet.

In their previous showing, Stoke claimed a penalty shoot-out victory (0-0 after 90 mins) when hosting Walsall in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Stoke who were victorious when they last faced Wednesday. At bet365 Stadium, a 2-0 home triumph was recorded. The past 9 H2H games have involved three wins each and three draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Stoke logo Stoke 9 4 3 2 11 6 5 11:6 15
23 Sheffield Wed logo Sheffield Wed 9 1 3 5 8 20 -12 8:20 6
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Sheffield Wednesday – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Wednesday have had 50.2% possession and 3.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.7 corners.

Top scorer Josh Windass has found the net 2 times, with Nathaniel Chalobah, Callum Paterson, Anthony Musaba and Yan Valery getting 1 goals each. Callum Paterson, Stuart Armstrong and Svante Ingelsson have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.6 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 1.1 goals. Mark Robins' men average 48.8% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Lewis Baker has landed 3 goals, Million Manhoef 2, with Divin Mubama and two others scoring 1. Sorba Thomas, Tatsuki Seko and Jamie Donley have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Pierce Charles (GK), Gabriel Otegbayo, Dominic Iorfa, Max Lowe, Yan Valery, Liam Palmer, Sean Fusire, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, Jamal Lowe, Bailey Cadamarteri.

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Junior Tchamadeu, Bosun Lawal, Ben Wilmot, Aaron Cresswell, Lewis Baker, Tatsuki Seko, Million Manhoef, Joon-Ho Bae, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing Sheffield Wednesday on the Asian Handicap in this Championship match. Landing odds of -109 looks value when it comes to the home team with a +0.5 goal start.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Championship form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke league stats:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Wednesday in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Wednesday in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Wednesday in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Wednesday in 6 of their last 9 games against Stoke.

Wednesday +0.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday Wednesday logo 1 - 1 Stoke logo Stoke

There are odds of +480 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bailey Cadamarteri Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125 BetMGM logo

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday) can be wagered at -125 to record at least one shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Bailey Cadamarteri Player Prop Odds

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Lewis Baker to Score +380 BetMGM logo

Lewis Baker (Stoke) has registered three goals in his past eight Championship matches away from home. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +380.

Latest Lewis Baker Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

There has been under 10.5 corners in four straight Stoke away games. There are odds of -143 when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we can see the teams fall short of the line here.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Wednesday Logo Wednesday
Total
9.40 3.70 5.70
Home
9.90 5.90 4.00
Away
9.80 3.50 6.30
Stoke Logo Stoke
Total
8.50 4.60 3.90
Home
8.10 4.20 3.90
Away
8.60 3.70 4.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Wednesday +0.5 -109
Both Team To Score Yes -128
Shots On Target Bailey Cadamarteri Over 0.5 -125

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Stoke Match Odds Suggest Victory

With the bookmakers affording them a 47% chance of winning, Stoke City might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +114 when it comes to this Championship encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +245 about Sheffield Wednesday.

Stoke can be backed at -200 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Wednesday can be chanced at +135 on the same market.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. BTTS Yes is on offer at -127 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

Championship matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Bailey Cadamarteri Favourite to Find the Net First

Bailey Cadamarteri is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +650 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +300.

Player Goals
Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
First
+310
Anytime
+600
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Ryan Mmaee (Stoke)
First
+325
Anytime
+600
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Sam Gallagher (Stoke)
First
+350
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)
Over 0.5
-132
Under 0.5
-108
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Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-100
Under 0.5
-143
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Sam Gallagher (Stoke)
Over 0.5
+123
Under 0.5
-175
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Player Shots
Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)
Over 2.5
-100
Under 2.5
-
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Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
Over 1.5
-130
Under 1.5
-
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Ryan Mmaee (Stoke)
Over 1.5
-100
Under 1.5
-
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Sam Gallagher (Stoke)
Over 1.5
-100
Under 1.5
-
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Wednesday Unbeaten in Past Four H2H Hillsborough Meetings

Wednesday have recorded five defeats, four draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Stoke have collected six defeats, two wins and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

When the sides last met at Hillsborough, Wednesday beat Stoke 2-0. The past 4 H2H meetings at Hillsborough have included two Wednesday wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday Home Stats 1-4-5 2.40 1.00 1.40 5 5 7 3
Stoke logo Stoke Away Stats 2-2-6 3.00 0.90 2.10 5 5 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday League Stats
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Wednesday vs Stoke before making your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and the latest injury reports.

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

1 Pierce Charles
22 Gabriel Otegbayo 6 Dominic Iorfa 3 Max Lowe 7 Yan Valery 2 Liam Palmer
4 Sean Fusire 10 Barry Bannan 8 Svante Ingelsson
9 Jamal Lowe 18 Bailey Cadamarteri
1 Viktor Johansson
22 Junior Tchamadeu 18 Bosun Lawal 16 Ben Wilmot 3 Aaron Cresswell
8 Lewis Baker 12 Tatsuki Seko
42 Million Manhoef 10 Joon-Ho Bae 7 Sorba Thomas
9 Divin Mubama

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Substitutes

  • 11Ike Ugbo
  • 17Charlie McNeill
  • 19Olaf Kobacki
  • 20Rio Shipston
  • 25Logan Stretch
  • 27Reece Johnson
  • 29George Brown
  • 30Ernie Weaver
  • 37Jarvis Thornton

Stoke Substitutes

  • 11Robert Bozenik
  • 13Jack Bonham
  • 14Jamie Donley
  • 17Eric Bocat
  • 23Ben Gibson
  • 26Ashley Phillips
  • 46William Smith
  • 56Favour Fawunmi
  • 57Jaden Mears

Previous Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

13 Aug EFL Cup
Bolton 5-7 Sheffield Wed
10 Aug Championship
Leicester 2-1 Sheffield Wed
03 May Championship
Watford 1-1 Sheffield Wed
26 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-1 Portsmouth
21 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 2-1 Middlesbrough
18 Apr Championship
Stoke 2-0 Sheffield Wed

Previous Stoke Lineups

12 Aug EFL Cup
Stoke 4-3 Walsall
09 Aug Championship
Stoke 3-1 Derby
03 May Championship
Derby 0-0 Stoke
25 Apr Championship
Stoke 0-2 Sheffield Utd
21 Apr Championship
Leeds 6-0 Stoke
18 Apr Championship
Stoke 2-0 Sheffield Wed

Injuries & Suspensions

Sheffield Wednesday Injury Table
Type Name Info
Pierce Charles Shoulder
Nathaniel Chalobah Hamstring
Di'Shon Bernard Knee
Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Bosun Lawal Hamstring
Sam Gallagher Muscle
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 9 5 4 0 27:7 19
2 Middlesbrough 9 5 3 1 12:6 18
3 Leicester 9 4 4 1 13:8 16
4 Preston 9 4 4 1 11:7 16
5 Stoke 9 4 3 2 11:6 15
6 QPR 9 4 3 2 13:14 15
7 West Brom 9 4 2 3 9:10 14
8 Millwall 9 4 2 3 9:12 14
9 Ipswich 8 3 4 1 15:8 13
10 Bristol City 9 3 4 2 15:10 13
11 Watford 9 3 3 3 11:11 12
12 Swansea 9 3 3 3 10:10 12
13 Charlton 9 3 3 3 8:8 12
14 Portsmouth 9 3 3 3 8:9 12
15 Hull 9 3 3 3 14:16 12
16 Birmingham 9 3 3 3 8:11 12
17 Southampton 9 2 5 2 11:12 11
18 Wrexham 9 2 4 3 14:15 10
19 Norwich 9 2 2 5 11:14 8
20 Derby 9 1 5 3 11:15 8
21 Blackburn 8 2 1 5 7:11 7
22 Oxford 9 1 3 5 10:13 6
23 Sheffield Wed 9 1 3 5 8:20 6
24 Sheffield Utd 9 1 0 8 3:16 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ipswich 5 3 2 0 13:5 11
2 Preston 5 3 2 0 7:3 11
3 Middlesbrough 4 3 1 0 4:1 10
4 Watford 5 3 1 1 8:6 10
5 Hull 5 3 1 1 9:8 10
6 Coventry 4 2 2 0 11:2 8
7 Leicester 4 2 2 0 5:2 8
8 QPR 4 2 2 0 5:2 8
9 Birmingham 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
10 Charlton 4 2 1 1 5:2 7
11 Stoke 4 2 1 1 5:3 7
12 Portsmouth 5 2 1 2 5:6 7
13 Swansea 5 1 3 1 6:7 6
14 Millwall 5 2 0 3 4:9 6
15 Southampton 4 1 2 1 4:4 5
16 West Brom 4 1 2 1 3:3 5
17 Bristol City 5 1 2 2 7:8 5
18 Wrexham 5 0 3 2 7:10 3
19 Derby 5 0 3 2 6:9 3
20 Oxford 4 0 2 2 4:6 2
21 Blackburn 4 0 1 3 3:7 1
22 Sheffield Wed 5 0 1 4 1:14 1
23 Norwich 4 0 0 4 4:8 0
24 Sheffield Utd 4 0 0 4 2:8 0