Coventry vs Sheffield Wed Prediction & Betting Tips (6 February)

Dominant on the Sheffield Wednesday pitch, Coventry failed to secure their hold on the game 1-1 and must therefore play a replay this Tuesday, in front of their fans this time. For their entry into this FA Cup, the Singers had no trouble dominating a resident of League One 3rd division, Oxford United 6-2. In the race for promotion, they are currently 7th in the Championship and are, with 1 match more, 1 point behind 6th place, qualifying for the accession play-offs. Beaten at Norwich last weekend 2-1, Coventry put an end to an excellent dynamic of 10 games without defeat in the league 6 wins and 4 draws. Despite the support of their fans, Sheffield Wednesday had to wait until the last moments of the match to snatch the equalizer against Coventry 1-1 and thus secure a replay.

In the previous round of the FA Cup, the 5th oldest club in England defeated Cardiff 4-0 at home. Promoted from League One last summer, the Owls are in great difficulty in the Championship this season. Today they occupy the 23rd and penultimate place in the ranking with a significant outlay of 8 points on the first non-relegation place. Unable to win in the last 4 days, 1 draw and 3 defeats, Sheffield Wednesday remains on the back of a heavy setback suffered at poorly ranked Huddersfield last weekend 4-0.

For Coventry, he reported the withdrawal of important midfielder Ben Sheaf. Furthermore, sent off last weekend, starting defender Kitching is suspended. Otherwise, most of the forces are available for this meeting. We think first of the influential wingers Sakamoto (7 goals and 2 assists in the Championship) and Wright (8 goals and 5 assists in the Championship) as well as the playmaker O'Hare (6 goals in the Championship). This winter, Danish midfielder Torp (Sarpsborg) was recruited. Conversely, midfielder Ayari returned to Brighton while defender McFadzean (Blackburn) left the club. Several elements are missing for Sheffield Wednesday this week. This is the case of number 1 goalkeeper Dawson, starting defender Iorfa and less prolific attackers Juan Delgado and Callum Paterson, all injured.

In addition, midfielder Jeff Hendrick is uncertain. Struggling in the offensive area, the Owls have the worst attack in the Championship. The attackers Musaba (4 goals and 2 assists) and Ugbo (4 goals) are the most influential elements. During the winter transfer window, young goalkeeper Beadle (19 years old, Brighton), striker Ugbo (at Cardiff during the first half of the season), left back Pedersen (Swansea) and winger Poveda (Leeds) arrived at the club. . In terms of departures, we can mention midfielders Buckley (Blackburn), Byers (Blackpool) and Bakinson (Charlton) as well as goalkeeper Vasquez (AC Milan).