The Owls look a decent bet to edge the points when they host Norwich on Saturday.
Sheffield Wednesday v Norwich - Saturday 15:00
Just when it seemed as though Sheffield Wednesday were ready to show a clean pair of heels to the chasing pack in the Championship play-off race, they now face a big test of their nerve having left the door ajar with back-to-back defeats. Never before have they lost three successive games under Carlos Carvalhal and it’s imperative that record stays intact here.
The damage of last weekend’s 1-0 reverse at Leeds could have been worse, with neither Fulham or Norwich able to fully capitalise in subsequent matches. The advantage over the Canaries is six points and a cagey encounter should be expected with both teams respectful of the implications should the difference shift to either three points or nine.
The visitors have tasted defeat in seven of their last ten away games - most recently at Burton - and Alex Neil is mindful of the fact the damage in six of those was done before half time. So he will surely demand a foothold here but ultimately Norwich must feel obliged to force the issue at some point. When they do, expect the hosts to pounce and take full advantage.
So let’s start with on Draw/Sheff Wed in the half time/full time market at 5/1, a bet they have landed nine times last season. My 16-match ratings generate a total goals expectancy of just 1.92, so the Wednesday 1-0 correct score is another avenue worth pursuing at 8/1. A solitary strike has been enough on seven previous occasions this term. It’s an 11/2 shot on my tissue.
