Prediction for match Stoke City — Sheffield Wednesday

Odds and Probability of Match Outcome

In the English Championship on April 3rd, Stoke City will face Sheffield Wednesday. The odds for a Stoke City win are 1.31, a draw is at 5.05, and a Sheffield Wednesday victory is at 9.40. According to probability percentages, Stoke City has a 71.49% chance, a draw is 18.55%, and Sheffield Wednesday is at 9.96%. This setup indicates a significant advantage for Stoke City, which is also supported by recent match statistics. Betting options on the main outcomes are limited due to low odds on the favorite, so totals and individual performances are of interest.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at additional metrics, Stoke City has an average possession of 41.4% over five matches, with 2.4 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. Sheffield Wednesday's possession is 39.4%, with 1.6 yellow cards, 12.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In the last three matches, Stoke City lost to Preston North End 1-3, defeated Watford 3-1, and drew with Ipswich Town 3-3. Sheffield Wednesday lost to Hull City 1-3, fell to Ipswich Town 0-2, and drew with Watford 1-1. In their head-to-head match on August 16, 2025, Sheffield Wednesday lost to Stoke City 0-3, further confirming Stoke City's attacking potential.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Stoke City's total over 2.5 occurred 4 times, under 1 time. For Sheffield Wednesday, the total over 2.5 was recorded 3 times and under 2 times. On average over five games, Stoke City has 3.8 goals per match, Sheffield Wednesday 3. For goals scored: Stoke City 1.6, Sheffield Wednesday 0.8, with both teams conceding 2.2. In the first half, the total over 1.5 was achieved by both teams 3 times out of 5, in the second half, Stoke City 4 out of 5, Sheffield Wednesday 3 out of 5. Stoke City most often scores between 76-90 minutes (38%), while Sheffield Wednesday scores between 46-60 (43%). For goals conceded, Stoke City peaks in the final minutes (76-90, 33%), while Sheffield Wednesday peaks in two intervals: 16-30 and 76-90 (both 38%). Overall, both teams tend to have high-scoring finishes, and the overall goal profile supports a bet on total over 2.5 at 1.75.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

The average number of corners over five matches for Stoke City is 5.2, for Sheffield Wednesday 4. For the frequency of total over 9.5 corners, Stoke City achieved it 4 out of 5, Sheffield Wednesday 2 out of 5. Among the offered totals for corners, there are Over 9.5 at 1.64 and Under 9.5 at 2.12. Based on the average values, a bet on total corners over 9.5 seems justified. For the outcome on corners, Stoke City is the favorite with odds of 1.14. Overall, both teams are capable of earning a substantial number of corners, especially if the game is played at high speed with an attacking focus.