Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds

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Friday night brings us the Yorkshire derby between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United in the Championship when the two teams do battle at Hillsborough with not only bragging rights at stake but also an important three points as well, especially for Sheffield Wednesday who were handed a heavy 4-0 loss away from home at Sunderland, while Leeds United could only muster a 0-0 draw away from home at West Brom on the weekend.

The heavy 4-0 loss to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light also put an end to a previously solid looking seven-game unbeaten stretch in the Championship which helped contribute towards last season's survival in the English second tier and also included a comprehensive dismantling of Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle outfit in a 4-0 victory in their opening game of the season.

Prior to the Sunderland loss, Sheffield Wednesday had racked up four wins on the trot under new boss Danny Röhl as The Owls picked up victories over the likes of Blackburn Rovers, West Brom, Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle, while the bigger picture shows the hosts have lost just four out of their last 16 games overall in the Championship.

Goals may be in short supply though as six of Sheffield Wednesday's last 10 home games have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Leeds United were involved in a second draw on the trot in the English second tier as they gained a point at The Hawthorns by way of a 0-0 stalemate against West Brom which followed an entertaining and high-scoring 3-3 draw at Elland road against Portsmouth on the opening day of the season.

There are possibly signs of Leeds United still getting over their Championship play-off final loss to Southampton at the end of last season combined with the loss of former forward Crycensio Summerville who had contributed a 19-goal tally along with nine assists in the previous campaign.

This looks like being a big loss for Leeds United who have now managed to capture just two wins from their last 11 games in the English second tier which came in wins against Middlesbrough and Norwich City but also includes slipping to five defeats as well.

Results away from home have also suffered as Leeds United have picked up just two wins in their previous eight outings on the road along with being handed two defeats, while four of these eight games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

In addition, Leeds United have now failed to score in each of their last three away games as well.

Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United Verdict

Each of the last six meetings have resulted in Under 2.5 goals while Sheffield Wednesday stand a good chance of upsetting their Yorkshire rivals in this one too.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Sheffield Wednesday win @ 4.50

Correct Score: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 @ 13.00