Sheffield United head into their Good Friday encounter with Wigan Athletic looking to strengthen their hold of the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship. At a time when the Blades are six points clear of third place, Wigan find themselves bottom of the table and five points adrift of safety.
During last weekend’s fixtures, Sheffield United were level at half time versus Norwich City when Middlesbrough were beating Huddersfield Town, leaving the latter in line to move within one point of second spot. Instead, the gap has been extended to six points, Middlesbrough’s unforeseen capitulation at the John Smith’s Stadium occurring at a time when Sheffield United were able to grind out a 1-0 triumph at Carrow Road.
As it stands, that looks like being the pivotal weekend of the season, but Paul Heckingbottom will demand that his players avoid any complacency over the coming weeks. On paper, a home fixture versus the division’s bottom-placed club is ideal, yet the Blades have lost four of their most recent eight matches in the Championship.
Match Details
- Match: Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic
- Date: 7 April 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Bramall Lane
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Prediction
Sheffield are on a three-game winning streak and have now won four of their last five games across all competitions. They have won all but two of their last 11 home games and will be looking forward to Friday’s game.
Wigan’s latest result ended an eight-game winless run and they will aim to build on that this weekend. They have, however, struggled for results on the road of late and could see defeat here.
Prediction: Sheffield United 3-0 Wigan Athletic
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Head-To-Head
- There have been 21 meetings between Sheffield and Wigan. The hosts have won 10 of those games while the visitors have won six times. There have been five draws between the two teams.
- The hosts have won their last three games in this fixture after going winless in their previous three.
- The visitors are without a clean sheet in their last three games in this fixture.
- Sheffield have picked up 36 points on home turf in the league this season, the fourth-highest in the English second-tier so far.
- Eight of Wigan’s 18 league defeats this season have come away from home.
- The Blades have the second-best defensive record in the EFL Championship this season with a goal concession tally of 33.
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Live Stream Time
This match will start from 7:30 PM
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Date
This match will take place on 7 April 2023
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Team News
Heckingbottom may be prepared to name the same Sheffield United side which started the narrow 1-0 win at Norwich. Should an alteration be made, it would likely see Oliver Norwood or John Fleck restored in central midfield.
Oli McBurnie should retain his spot down the middle of the attack despite not scoring a league goal since the middle of February. Danel Sinani is a doubt for Wigan after needing to be withdrawn during the first half of the victory over QPR. Thelo Aasgaard is on standby to replace the Luxembourg international, but the rest of the team may remain the same.
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Lineups
- Sheffield United:- Foderingham; Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson; Baldock, Berge, Doyle, Lowe; McAtee, Ndiaye; McBurnie
- Wigan Athletic:- Amos; Hughes, Whatmough, Rekik; Darikwa, Power, Tiehi, McClean; Aasgaard, Fletcher, Lang
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Odds
- SHEFFIELD UNITED TO WIN
1.45
LeoVegas Sport - DRAW
4.71
Goldenbet - WIGAN TO WIN
8.92
SBOBET
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Stats
- Wigan Athletic haven’t won in their last 8 games.
- Wigan Athletic haven’t won any of their last 15 away matches.
- Wigan Athletic haven’t won any of their last 3 games against Sheffield United.
- Sheffield United haven’t scored in 3 of their 18 home matches in Championship this season.
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Sheffield
- Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (Five of the last six matches between the two teams have produced more than 2.5 goals)
- Tip 3 – Both teams to score: NO (Both sides have found the back of the net in just two of the hosts’ last eight matches)
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Betting Trends
Naturally, both teams want to win the game, although Sheffield United seems to be in favor of the odds with a 62.9% chance. Wigan Athletic FC, with a probability of 14.4%, is less likely to leave the match as the winner.
Sheffield United vs Wigan Athletic Where To Watch Live Score English League Championship 2023 Telecast Today Match
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