Our prediction for this League 1 match:
There will be fireworks when Bolton and Sheffield Wednesday face each other at University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Trotters sit in the middle of the table, with the team missing out on a place in the playoffs. Bolton’s pride, though, will be at stake in the season finale, and we predict that they will take the League One derby seriously. Declan John has overcome his injury, while all Kieran Lee, Josh Sheehan, and Lloyd Isgrove should miss out with injuries.
The Owls, on the other hand, are fighting tooth and nail to secure a top-six finish. Sheffield Wednesday proved their worth in back-to-back wins over Cheltenham Town and AFC Wimbledon, but beating Bolton on the road is easier said than done. A close match is on the cards, and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. The likes of Shodipo, Dele-Bashiru, Windass, Adeniran, and Iorfa have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the away side.
Highlighted Player (Gethin Jones):
Born in Perth, Australia on October 13, 1995, Gethin Jones is a professional footballer who plays for Carlisle United in the League Two as a defender. Jones is a product of the Wrexham football school, but he played for Everton at youth level as well.
The pacey right-back made only one appearance for the Toffees as he played against Krasnodar in the Europa League 2013/2014 season. Gethin Jones played for the likes of Plymouth Argyle (loan), Barnsley (loan), Fleetwood Town, and Mansfield Town (loan) as well before joining his current club Carlisle United. Jones is eligible to play for Australia and Wales despite playing for the Wales U17, U19, and U21 teams in the past.
He made his League Two debut with Carlisle United in a 3-2 win over Stevenage on September 14, 2019. Jones’ main position is right-back, but he is used as both right midfielder and left-back as well. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Sheffield Wednesday):
Sheffield Wednesday are one of the two famous clubs from the city of Sheffield (South Yorkshire). The Owls compete in the English second tier (Championship) and they play their home matches at Hillsborough.
The venue was the scene of the Hillsborough disaster which occurred in 1989 when 96 Liverpool supporters were crushed to death in the FA Cup semi-final. It has to be noted that the World Cup (1966) and the Euro (1996) matches were played at Hillsborough.
Sheffield Wednesday have won four First Division trophies (1902/2903, 1903/1904, 1928/1929, 1929/2930) and they finished the 1960/1961 campaign in second place in the standings. The Owls have clinched three FA Cup trophies (1896, 1907, 1935), with the team winning the League Cup in 1991.
Sheffield Wednesday defeated English giants Manchester United (1-0) in the title game. Sheffield United are regarded as the Owls’ main rivals and the two teams face each other in the Steel City derby.