Robins easy prey for thriving Owls
Sheffield Wednesday have dropped off a touch in draws with Accrington Stanley and Gillingham in recent weeks, but that may only add fuel to the fire as they welcome Cheltenham Town to Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday.
Michael Duff has done a tremendous job with the Robins, taking them from the bottom half of League Two to mid table obscurity in League One in less than three seasons but they could have their work cut out here.
This is a must win for the Owls in looking to make up some ground on the likes of Sunderland and Oxford United and also to keep Wycombe Wanderers at bay.
Background
Sheffield Wednesday have had three more days to recover for this fixture.
Cheltenham Town faced the gruelling midweek trip to Plymouth Argyle to lose 2-0 and have very little to play for in the remainder of the campaign.
The Robins have won just three league games on their travels all season and they arrive at Hillsborough Stadium with the unenviable task of taking on the Owls gunning for a play-off finish.
Kion Etete and Dan N’Lundulu’s absences at the top of the pitch means Cheltenham are not as dangerous going forward.
Saido Berahino is on international duty with Burundi while Josh Windass remains sidelined through injury.
A home game against a team with very little to play for is exactly what Wednesday want at this stage of the season and they have the quality all over the pitch to take advantage.
Goals?
Not the angle here, but with Cheltenham playing for pride and with freedom, an overs punt is justifiable.
Wednesday have scored in eight of ten.
Wednesday have conceded in five of ten.
Wednesday have seen both teams score in four of ten.
Wednesday have seen over 2.5 goals in four of ten.
Cheltenham have scored in eight of ten.
Cheltenham have conceded in seven of ten.
Cheltenham have seen both teams score in six of ten.
Cheltenham have seen over 2.5 goals in seven of ten.
Owls are short but value favourites here and will be desperate to earn the three points.
Post bet chat Marcus's Tips:
4-1 Sheff Wed, comfortable winner.