Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Blades emerged victorious when these sides last faced each other.

Sheffield Wednesday are all set to have a face-off against Sheffield United in their matchweek 16 fixture of the EFL Championship 2025-26 season. Hillsborough will witness this interesting clash.

Having won only one of their first 15 league matches of the ongoing campaign, the Owls are placed last on the league table. If they continue like this, they will be relegated at the end of the season. Sheffield Wednesday faced a 1-3 defeat in their previous match against Southampton.

Sheffield United are also in the bottom three on the EFL Championship points table. They have won only three matches and have not been able to come up with their best efforts. The Blades were held to a goalless draw by Queens Park Rangers in their last match and will be looking to make a comeback.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sheffield, England
• Stadium: Hillsborough
• Date: Sunday, November 23
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 p.m. IST/ 12:00 p.m. GMT/ 07:00 a.m. ET/ 04:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Robert Madley
• VAR: Not in use

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— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) November 17, 2025

Form:

Sheffield Wednesday: L-L-D-D-L

Sheffield United: W-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday)

Barry Bannan will be looking to step up his style of play so that he can help his side get to their second win of the EFL Championship season. The 35-year-old has five goal contributions in 15 games for Sheffield Wednesday. He can control the midfield well and can also play a significant part in the attacking front.

Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United)

The 25-year-old will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Sheffield United. He will be looking to take a different approach so that he can help his side in the final third by scoring a goal or two. Tyrese Campbell has scored three goals and also has two assists in 15 Championship matches of the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Sheffield Wednesday have failed to secure a win in their last nine attempts.
• Sheffield United have only won one game in their last five fixtures.
• The Blades haven’t lost to the Owls in their last six meetings.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield Utd: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @5/2 Bet Victor
• Tyrese Campbell to score @9/4 Skybet
• Goals under 2.5 @5/6 10bet

Injury and Team News

Nathaniel Chalobah, George Brown, Ernie Weaver and four other squad members will not be in action for Sheffield Wednesday. They are injured.

Sheffield United will be without the services of Ben Godfrey, Gustavo Hamer, Ollie Arblaster and two other squad members due to their injuries. Ben Mee might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 146

Sheffield Wednesday: 48

Sheffield United: 51

Draws: 47

Predicted Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Horvath (GK); Palmer, Iorfa, Lowe; Fusire, Valery, Bannan, Amass; McNeill, Ingelsson; Cadamarteri

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Cooper (GK); Seriki, Tanganga, McGuinness, McCallum; Brooks, Peck, Riedewald, O’Hare; Ings, Campbell

Match prediction

Both of these clubs are desperate for a win. We predict this EFL Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield Utd will end in a draw.

Prediction: Wednesday 1-1 United

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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