Sheffield Wednesday vs Bristol City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Bristol City's unbeaten start set to continue with a 2-1 win at Hillsborough

• History suggests this will be an even game, with three draws in the last five meetings

• Scott Twine's quality could be the difference here, with the attacker already scoring three goals this season

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Sheffield Wednesday vs Bristol City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Bristol City

• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Hillsborough Stadium

Match Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been disastrous, with three losses and a draw in their last four league games. They'll be looking to bounce back at home, but it won't be easy against a Bristol City side that's been scoring goals for fun. 

The Owls need to tighten up at the back after conceding nine goals in those four matches, but with players like Bannan pulling the strings, they could cause problems going forward.

Bristol City, on the other hand, have been in decent form, with two wins and two draws in their last four outings. They've shown they can score against anyone, bagging nine goals in those games. 

The Robins will fancy their chances of nicking a result away from home, especially if they can exploit Sheffield Wednesday's leaky defence. It should be an open, entertaining game with chances at both ends.

Sheffield Wednesday have had a tough run lately, losing three of their last four league games. They've struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding nine goals in that stretch. The Owls will need to be more solid at the back if they want to get a result against Bristol City. 

On the flip side, they've shown they can score, with three goals in their first four league games, so they'll be looking to hit Bristol City on the break.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (A)

Bristol City have been in good form, winning two and drawing two of their last four matches. They've been prolific in front of goal, scoring nine times in those games. The Robins will be confident of getting a result away from home, especially against a Sheffield Wednesday side that's been leaking goals. If they can keep up their attacking momentum, they should have too much for the Owls.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 4-2 vs Hull City (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Win: 4-1 vs Sheffield United (A)

The head-to-head record between these two sides is pretty even, with each team winning once and drawing three times in their last five meetings. It's hard to separate them based on recent history, so it could go either way.

Recent Championship Results

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Bristol City (22 Jan 2025)

• Bristol City 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday (02 Oct 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Bristol City (24 Feb 2024)

• Bristol City 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday (04 Nov 2023)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Bristol City (17 Apr 2021)

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Out

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Doubt

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Luke McNally (Knee) - Out

• Cameron Pring (Ankle) - Out

• Joe Williams (Ankle) - Doubt

• Max O’Leary (Ankle) - Doubt

• Horvath, Valery, Iorfa, M. Lowe, Palmer, Ingelsson, Bannan, Kobacki, McNeill, J. Lowe, Cadamarteri

With Bannan in midfield and Cadamarteri up top, Sheffield Wednesday will look to control possession and hit Bristol City on the counter. Their defence will need to be more organised to keep out Bristol City's potent attack.

Wednesday may also give a debut to Manchester United loanee Harry Amass in this game.

• Vitek, Vyner, Dickie, Atkinson, Sykes, Knight, Randell, McCrorie, Twine, Mehmeti, Riis

Bristol City's attacking trio of Mehmeti, Sykes, and Riis will be key to breaking down Sheffield Wednesday's defence. They'll need to be solid at the back themselves, with Vyner and Dickie marshalling the defence.

We may see the debut of Brazilian left-back Neto Borges, who joined Bristol City from Middlesbrough on loan at the end of August.

• Palmer vs McCrorie: A crucial battle on the right flank that could dictate the flow of the game.

• Bannan vs Knight: The midfield duel between these two could be the key to controlling the tempo.

• Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday): The experienced Owls star will need to be at his best to keep Bristol City's attackers quiet.

• Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City): The lively forward could be the difference-maker for the Robins, thanks to his pace and directness.

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