Luton vs Sheffield Wed Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ Championship - Round 6 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Kenilworth Road (Luton)

Luton comes into this match having played five games, securing one win, one draw, and suffering three losses, with a total goal score of 3:7. At home, Luton has struggled, losing both of their two matches with a combined score of 2:6. In their last match, they secured a 1-0 victory over Millwall. Key players include Alfie Doughty, who hasn’t missed a minute of the last five matches, along with Mark McGuinness and Liam Walsh.

Sheffield Wednesday has also played five matches, winning one, drawing one, and losing three, with a total score of 5:10. Their away form has been dismal, losing both away matches without scoring and conceding seven goals. Their last competitive match ended in a 1-1 draw against QPR. Key players for Sheffield include Barry Bannan, Dominic Iorfa, and Josh Windass. Sheffield Wednesday will be without Ben Hamer due to a finger injury.

In their previous five meetings, Luton has won three matches, while Sheffield Wednesday has won two. The last time they met, in February 2021, Luton secured a 3-2 victory. Despite Sheffield Wednesday having a better offense (5 goals vs. Luton’s 3), Luton’s defense is slightly better, having conceded seven goals compared to Sheffield Wednesday’s ten.

Where to watch Luton vs Sheffield Wed?

📺 Link to watch

📋Players to watch:

• Alfie Doughty (Luton): A consistent presence in the defense, key to holding Luton’s backline together.
• Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wed): The driving force in midfield and vital to Sheffield Wednesday’s attacks.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Sheffield Wednesday has allowed the fewest corner kicks (18) in the league.
• Luton has scored just three goals in five matches, one of the worst records in the league.
• Sheffield Wednesday has played the most corner kicks (43) in the league this season.

💡 Luton vs Sheffield Wed Prediction

Both teams come into this game with struggling form, particularly in front of goal. However, with Luton’s home advantage and Sheffield Wednesday’s poor away record, a narrow win for Luton looks likely. Luton may edge the contest 1-0 or 2-1, capitalizing on Sheffield Wednesday’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Luton vs Sheffield Wed Betting Tips

• Over 1.5 total goals
• Both teams to score
• Luton to win