Peterborough vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions & Tips - Cagey First Leg Anticipated in League One Play-Offs

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 12 May 2023

Alex Waite 12 May 2023

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Peterborough vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions for Friday’s League One play-off match
The first leg is being played at Weston Homes Stadium (20:00 BST)
Can the tough to beat sides hold out for a draw?

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Darren Ferguson's Peterborough are unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 home matches (Getty Images)

Peterborough vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions

Peterborough are in good home form and Sheffield Wednesday are tough to beat. Neither side will want to suffer defeat in the play-off first leg and a cagey match is expected.

Peterborough vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions
Head-to-Head
Peterborough Form
Peterborough Injuries & Team News
Sheffield Wednesday Form
Sheffield Wednesday Injuries & Team News

Peterborough are unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 home matches
Peterborough are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches against Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches

Head-to-Head

Sheffield Wednesday have a 10-7 advantage against Peterborough in 21 meetings with four draws.

Peterborough Form

Peterborough beat Barnsley 2-0 away in their final match of the season. Johnson Clarke Harris and Jack Taylor scored either side of half time to seal the win.

The victory followed a 0-0 home draw against Bristol Rovers and a 3-0 defeat against Ipswich.

Darren Ferguson’s side finished sixth in the League One table, just one point inside the play-off places.

Peterborough Injuries & Team News

Peterborough have no injuries or suspensions and are expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Forward Jonson Clarke-Harris has scored 26 goals this season and is expected to lead the line.

Sheffield Wednesday Form

Sheffield Wednesday beat Derby 1-0 at home last time out. Michael Smith struck in the first half as Wednesday dominated with 17 shots.

It was the Owl’s fourth consecutive League One victory. Wins also came against Shrewsbury (3-0), Exeter and Bristol Rovers (2-1).

Darren Moore’s side finished third in the standings with 96 points.

Sheffield Wednesday Injuries & Team News

Midfielder George Byers and winger Mallik Wilks are ruled out.

Verdict

Peterborough v Sheff Wed

Peterborough are unlikely to give anything away in the first leg. Sheffield Wednesday are also solid on the road and a tight play-off clash is expected.

Draw

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