Our prediction for this Championship match:
Sheffield Wednesday
Match Time & Date:
23/12/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-0
Cardiff
Sheffield Wednesday play host to Cardiff City at their Hillsborough on day 23 of the new Championship campaign. The Owls made a slow start to the season, but they have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team winning three of their last four league matches. Barring any fresh injury worries, Danny Rohl is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Hoops at the weekend.
The South Wales outfit, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 3-0 loss to Hull City and seeing that Sheffield Wednesday are desperate to escape the relegation zone, home win should definitely be considered. Joe Ralls is a major doubt, hwile both Aaron Ramsey and Callum ODowda continue to miss out with injuries, speaking of the visiting side. Forward Josh Bowler is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Reece James):
Reece James is a talented Chelsea defender who plays for Wigan Athletic on loan. Born in Redbridge, England on December 8, 1999, James started his youth career at Chelsea football academy at the age of 6. The talented teenager played for England U18 and U19 teams and he currently represents the U20 team on the international stage.
Reece James scored 3 goals in 45 appearances for Wigan in the 2018/2019 Championship campaign, but that did not help the Latics avoid relegation to the League One. His numbers from the 2018/2019 season are impressive as he completed 91 successful tackles, 54 blocks, 44 successful dribbles and 93 clearances.
James, on the other hand, has yet to find the net for the England U20 national team. His main position is right back, but he is capable of playing as both centre-back and defensive midfielder as well. Reece James turned professional in March 2017.
Highlighted Team (Cardiff):
Cardiff City are a Welsh football club that compete in the English second tier (Championship). In 2009 they moved from Ninian Park to Cardiff City Stadium, the venue that officially holds 33,280 spectators.
The Bluebirds played their first ever Premier League match on 18 August, 2013, but they were beaten by West Ham United (0-2) on their debut in the English top flight. However, a week later Fraizer Campbell (two goals) and Aron Gunnarson helped Cardiff City record their first ever win in the Premier League.
The Bluebirds outplayed Manchester City back then, but they eventually dropped to the Championship at the end of the season. Fellow Welsh outfit Swansea City are considered Cardiff’s fiercest rivals and the two teams take on each other in the South Wales derby.
The colour of Cardiff City’s home kit is blue, whilst they wear red shirts and shorts when playing on the travels.
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