Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Predictions & Tips - Posh Set For League One Play-Off Final

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 16 May 2023

Alex Waite 16 May 2023

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough predictions for Thursday’s League One play-off match
The second leg is being played at Hillsborough (20:00 BST)
Will the Posh hold down their 4-0 first-leg lead?

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Darren Ferguson's Peterborough have seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday are unlikely to threaten a Peterborough side with a commanding lead. The Posh will keep things tight to preserve their advantage and under 2.5 goals is the best bet.

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

Sheffield Wednesday have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches
Sheffield Wednesday have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches against Peterborough
Peterborough have seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches

Head-to-Head

Sheffield Wednesday have a 10-8 advantage against Peterborough in 22 meetings with four draws.

Sheffield Wednesday Form

Sheffield Wednesday were thrashed 4-0 at Peterborough in the play-off first leg. The Owls were 3-0 down after 50 minutes and then shipped a late fourth.

It ended a four-match winning streak after victories against Derby (1-0), Shrewsbury (3-0), Exeter and Bristol Rovers (2-1).

Sheffield Wednesday Injuries & Team News

Defender Reece James is doubtful.

Peterborough Form

Peterborough have a 4-0 aggregate lead heading into the play-off second leg against Sheffield Wednesday. Jack Taylor, Joe Ward, Kwame Poku and Jonson Clarke-Harris all got on the scoresheet in the home win.

The victory followed a 2-0 win at Barnsley and a 0-0 home draw with Bristol Rovers. Darren Ferguson’s side are unbeaten in ten of their last 12 matches.

Peterborough Injuries & Team News

Peterborough have no injuries or suspensions.

Striker Jonson Clarke-Harris has scored 27 goals in 46 appearances and is set to lead the line.

Verdict

Sheff Wed v Peterborough

Peterborough give little away and can limit Sheffield Wednesday’s chances. The Posh are keeping clean sheets and a low-scoring second leg is expected in Yorkshire.

Under 2.5 Goals

Total Goals

@13/12 - 2 Units

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