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Probable Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday
4-3-3
Southampton
4-1-3-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(43) 8 Goals 37 (85)
(33) 13 Assists 24 (58)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
29.1 Average Age 24.4
182.4 Average Height (cm) 179.6
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1.6 (1.1)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 56% (51%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Sheff Wed
Southampton
Player Reason Status Rating
Ciaran Brennan Out N/A
Liam Palmer Doubtful 6.54
Mallik Wilks Doubtful 6.04
Player Reason Status Rating
Juan Larios Out N/A

Team News

Sheff Wed
Southampton
  • Xisco Munoz is expected to line his Sheffield Wednesday side up in a 4-3-3 system this season.
  • New signings Pol Valentin, Di-Shon Bernard, Juan Delgado and Ashley Fletcher could all make their debuts on the opening day.
  • Liam Palmer and Mallik Wilks are both doubtful for the home side as they continue to build up their fitness levels, while youngster Ciaran Brennan is a confirmed absentee.
  • Russell Martin has an immensely talented squad at his disposal this season, although it remains to be seen who will stay and who will leave the club.
  • Duje Caleta-Car and Mo Salisu have both already departed, while club captain James Ward-Prowse is being heavily linked with a move away.
  • The latter is still a Southampton player as things stand and could feature on Friday night.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
4 Southampton 26 9 11 87
20 S. Wednesday 15 8 23 53

Prediction

  • Sheffield Wednesday are a squad in the midst of a major transition phase and new manager Xisco Munoz has a tricky task on his hands to keep the Owls in the division. The Yorkshire side won promotion in fairytale fashion at Wembley earlier this summer, but Darren Moore has since left and the squad remains extremely thin.
  • Southampton head into their first season back at Championship level with plenty of reasons to be optimistic. The Saints have a perfect blend of proven Championship talent and young prospects coming through the ranks, and in Russell Martin, they have one of the most highly-rated managers in the division.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

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  • [ - ] eastend1 - member since 15-Jan-16

    1-2

    48 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Marbella - member since 27-Feb-22

    Southampton DNB @ 1.70 Odds.Soton have retained the bulk of last seasons squad in the EPL and should be too strong in the championship this season.

    48 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    @Marbella JWP To Score Anytime if he starts

    48 weeks ago
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Top Players

Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
W. Vaulks 6.87
M. Johnson 6.81
J. Windass 6.7
K. W-Peters 7.08
A. Armstrong 7.08
F. Downes 6.93
I. Ugbo 7
A. Musaba 7
J. Windass 6
A. Armstrong 21
C. Adams 16
R. Fraser 6
A. Musaba 5
M. Johnson 4
W. Vaulks 3
A. Armstrong 13
S. Armstrong 7
D. Brooks 5

Match Forecast

Sheffield Wednesday will dominate in the air  
Southampton will control the game in the opposition's half  
Sheffield Wednesday will be shown a high number of cards  
Southampton will dominate possession  
Southampton will score from a direct freekick  
Southampton will score as a result of individual skill  
Southampton will score as a result of an opposition error  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.