Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday Preview

Sunday high noon brings us this upcoming tasty tussle between Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday who both got themselves off the mark in last weekend's opening games of the new Championship season; Sunderland registered a solid 2-0 win away from home at Cardiff City, while Sheffield Wednesday picked up where they left off at the end of the last campaign as The Owls produced a comprehensive 4-0 rout of Plymouth Argyle at Hillsborough.

Sunderland produced a disappointing campaign last season in the Championship as the Black Cats could only manage a 16th place finish in the English second tier table as the north-east club slumped to three defeats on the trot in their final three league games.

Defeats at the hands of Millwall, Watford and Sunday's upcoming opponents, Sheffield Wednesday, contributed to Sunderland's dismal finish to last season's campaign but the hosts have another opportunity to set the record straight at the Stadium of Light on Sunday lunchtime.

French manager, Regis Le Bris, has taken over from Mike Dodds at the helm and he helped guide his side to victory in his first game in charge but the bigger picture shows Sunderland have managed to capture just three wins in their previous 16 games in the second tier.

However, goals may feature prominently here as 13 of Sunderland's 23 home games last term resulted in Over 2.5 goals (57%).

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl could not have wished for a better start to this new Championship campaign last weekend when they entertained fellow strugglers of last season, Plymouth Argyle, at Hillsborough, as The Owls ran out emphatic winners 4-0 to open their account in style.

This result though should come as no surprise as Sheffield Wednesday finished last season in strong fashion as the Yorkshire club ended the season with a season-saving six-match unbeaten sequence which consisted of four wins and two draws which ultimately saved The Owls from the drop.

Wins against QPR, Blackburn Rovers, West Brom and Sunderland, the latter being a 2-0 win away from home at the Stadium of Light underlined Danny Röhl's influence at Sheffield Wednesday since his arrival at the club and Owls fans must be excited about their team's prospects this season.

That's now four league wins on the trot for Sheffield Wednesday and the goals market may also be an attractive prospect here for this upcoming clash as five of Sheffield Wednesday's last 10 games in the Championship have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals as well.

Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday Verdict

Sunderland and their new manager Regis Le Bris got off to a good start last week but Sheffield Wednesday look to be no push-overs under manager Danny Röhl and indeed, The Owls might just nick the points in a high-scoring game.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.95

Other side bets worth considering:

Sheffield Wednesday win @ 3.40

Correct Score: Sheffield Weds win & Over 2.5 goals @ 5.50