Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(44) 22 Goals 30 (56)
(29) 17 Assists 29 (43)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
24.8 Average Age 25.5
184.4 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(46%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 54% (54%)
(0.6) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Sheff Wed
Player Reason Status Rating
Josh Wilson-Esbrand Out 6.03
Sol Sidibe Out 6.22
Enda Stevens Doubtful 6.7
Player Reason Status Rating
Di'Shon Bernard Out 6.65
Max Lowe Out 6.69
Dominic Iorfa Out 6.58
Barry Bannan Out 6.87

Team News

Stoke
Sheff Wed
  • Mark Robins could make an attacking change ahead of the clash with Sheffield Wednesday, recalling Sam Gallagher in place of Ali Al-Hamadi.
  • Further back, Ben Pearson could replace Jordan Thompson at the base of the midfield.
  • Left-back Enda Stevens should make his return to the matchday squad, but fellow defender Josh Wilson-Esbrand remains unavailable.
  • With Sheffield Wednesday's play-off hopes over, Danny Röhl could give opportunities to the younger players in the squad, such as striker Charlie McNeill.
  • Elsewhere, Stuart Armstrong could drop to the bench with Svante Ingelsson stepping into the line-up.
  • Barry Bannan's injury is worse than first feared, so don't expect the experienced midfielder to feature on Good Friday.

Prediction

  • Stoke were heading for a frustrating but acceptable away draw against relegation rivals Cardiff last weekend before a late Will Fish own goal sent the three points back to Staffordshire with Mark Robins' side.
  • The Potters now have some breathing room in the relegation battle after a four-match unbeaten streak.
  • The dying embers of Sheffield Wednesday's play-off dream were extinguished in gameweek 42 as the Owls were beaten 1-0 on home soil by a struggling Oxford United side.
  • Danny Röhl's men have picked up just two points from their last five league outings, although most of their struggles have come on home soil.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

 
  • Was a very easy win for Stoke.I backed them DNB as 'insurance' as i had a very large bet on it.

  • Stoke DNB @ 1.65 Odds

  • Stoke Win.They have a sell out 29,000 crowd and should beat Sheff Wed here in their battle for championship survival.