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Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland U21

· Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield

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Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland U21: the model read

Sheffield Wednesday meet Sunderland U21 in the EFL Trophy group north - 1 at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield.

The baseline ratings are close, 1535 to 1615, so form and chance quality carry more weight here. Recent form leans Sunderland U21, 65% against 55%. Attacking output favors Sunderland U21 on expected goals, 2.5 to 1.1 per match.

Sheffield Wednesday arrive in good touch: 3W-2D-0L from their last five (11/15 pts), 6 scored and 3 conceded. Recent results: W 2-1 @ Salford City, D 0-0 v Stockport County, D 0-0 v Wigan, W 2-1 @ Peterborough.

Sunderland U21 are in good touch: 3W-1D-1L from their last five (10/15 pts, 3 unbeaten), 16 scored and 12 conceded. Recent results: D 3-3 @ Accrington ST, W 3-1 v Norwich City U21, W 4-2 v Ipswich Town U21, L 1-5 @ Brentford U21.

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MeisterIQ rates the signal 53 of 100. Every input above is on the card; check the work before you trust the number.

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Sheffield Wednesday

WWDDW8-6-6

Scored 1.15 · Conceded 1.25 · Clean sheets 30% · BTTS 45%

  • WASalford City2-1
  • DHStockport County0-0
  • DHWigan0-0
  • WAPeterborough2-1
  • WAWycombe2-1

Sunderland U21

WLWWD11-4-5

Scored 2.50 · Conceded 1.75 · Clean sheets 10% · BTTS 85%

  • DAAccrington ST3-3
  • WHNorwich City U213-1
  • WHIpswich Town U214-2
  • LABrentford U211-5
  • WHNottingham Forest U215-1

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H. Pedersen

Denmark · 47

In charge since 2025 · 5 teams managed

  • Vendsyssel2021–2023
  • Strømsgodset2019–2021
  • Eintracht Braunschweig2018–2018
  • HB Køge2014–2015

Matt Craddock

Head coach

In charge since 2026

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