Sunderland’s Edge on Asian Handicap Against Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland’s 0.0 Asian Handicap at odds of 1.81 presents excellent value against Sheffield Wednesday. This bet offers a safety net with stakes returned if the match ends in a draw.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head Analysis
Sheffield Wednesday enters this match after consecutive defeats, including a concerning 4-0 loss at Burnley where they managed just 35% possession and two shots on target. Meanwhile, Sunderland, despite recent setbacks including a 1-0 home loss to Hull City, has shown more promise with 61% possession in their last outing.
The Black Cats dominated the previous encounter, securing a convincing 4-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. Over their last eight meetings, Sunderland holds the advantage with four wins to Wednesday’s three, plus one draw.
Key Team Statistics:
Sheffield Wednesday (Last 10 League Games):
• 3 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws
• 1.4 goals scored per game
• 46.1% average possession
• Michael Smith leads scoring with 3 goals
Sunderland (Last 10 League Games):
• 5 wins, 2 losses, 3 draws
• 1.4 goals scored per game
• 50.8% average possession
• Wilson Isidor leads with 6 goals
Expected Lineups:
Sheffield Wednesday (4-3-3):
Beadle; Valery, Ihiekwe, Lowe, Johnson; Charles, Armstrong, Bannan; Windass, Smith, Gassama
Sunderland (4-2-3-1):
Patterson; Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin; Bellingham, Neil; Roberts, Rigg, Mundle; Isidor
Supporting Statistics:
• Wednesday failed to cover the 0.0 line in 4 of their last 10 games
• The Black Cats have covered the 0.0 line in 4 of 8 recent meetings
• Sunderland shows stronger possession stats across recent matches
• Away team demonstrates better defensive organization
Our analysis suggests a 60-65% probability of Sunderland avoiding defeat, significantly higher than the implied 55.2% from current odds. This disparity creates a valuable betting opportunity for informed punters.
Take advantage of this value bet now – Back Sunderland Asian Handicap 0.0 @ 1.81
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