- Sheffield Wednesday are winless in their last two matches, drawing 1-1 at home to Leicester City and 0-0 at Coventry City.
- Charlton Athletic are undefeated in their last two away matches, both ending in draws.
Wednesday’s woeful campaign rolls on
With 42 games gone in this Championship season, Sheffield Wednesday sit bottom of the table on -4 points, a fitting statistic for a club that has made a complete mess of their season, both on and off the pitch.
Henrik Pedersen arrived at Hillsborough in the midst of off-field turmoil and he has done a reasonable job of keeping the players together and getting the best out of his squad. There has been no radical change of approach since the Dane took over, as Wednesday have continued to play a low-possession, transition-based style, with full backs pushing forward, and the wingers and number ten looking to turn up in numbers when the ball is won in advanced positions.
The Owls haven’t won any of their last five matches (D2, L3), but our Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton Athletic prediction sees them at home on Saturday to face a Charlton Athletic side with a mixed record on the road.
The Addicks are placed 18th in the Championship after taking 49 points from 42 games, and look likely to finish the season in mid-table obscurity. Nathan Jones took over in February 2024 and has certainly stamped his authority on the team, as the Addicks play a relentless high-tempo pressing game and are always looking to win the ball in advanced areas so that they can run at teams in transition with their pacey forwards.
Addicks can make their mark on the South Yorkshire club
Charlton are unbeaten in their last two, but their form has been mixed at best in recent months, with no wins in their last five (D2, L3), during which time they’ve lost 1-2 at home to Bristol City, drawn 1-1 at Watford, and lost 1-2 at home to Preston North End.
This Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton Athletic preview suggests that Charlton should have enough to take all three points at Hillsborough, where Wednesday are without a win in 21 home games (D6, L15). With the Owls relegated, and Charlton looking to finish the campaign in their usual mid-table position, motivation shouldn’t be an issue for the visitors.
The two teams are level in recent head-to-head after Charlton nicked a 2-1 win in the Championship five months ago. The visitors are favourites for the win here at 1.87, and there could be value in supporting them for the away win based on our Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton Athletic prediction.
High-scoring affair unlikely given Wednesday’s blunt attack
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.1, which does seem high considering both teams have struggled of late. According to the latest Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton Athletic prediction, Wednesday have scored just 11 goals in 21 home games.
Sonny Carey is Charlton’s top scorer this season with eight goals in 42 league appearances, and they could get on the scoreboard on Saturday, but they may need to score more than once to claim the victory.
The price of 1.83 around ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ offers plenty of value considering Wednesday’s lack of attacking quality and Charlton’s ability to keep things tight, with an organised defence and relentless pressing likely to outduel a reactive Wednesday team. For those looking for Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton Athletic betting tips, this defensive edge is an important factor to consider.
Charlie McNeill is top scorer for the home side with four goals in 36 Championship appearances this season, and he may have to be on his best behavior if the hosts are to threaten the Charlton defense.
