Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff predictions: Cagey affair expected at Hillsborough

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff in the Championship on Monday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Football, 5.30pm Monday

Best bet

Under 1.5 goals
1pt 21-10 Betfair

Match preview

Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff both endured 1-0 defeats on Good Friday and the quick turnaround at Hillsborough may ensure another low-scoring encounter.

There is still plenty at stake for both of these sides as Wednesday languish seven points adrift of survival and Cardiff are within five of the playoff places.

That may only intensify the situation in Yorkshire and a lack of cutting edge in both camps at present could make goals hard to come by.

The hosts have managed only 28 goals in 38 league games this season while the Bluebirds have scored just twice in their last five fixtures. Four of those games featured no more than one goal.

Nine of the Owls' 18 home league games this season have rewarded backers of under 1.5 goals and the low-scoring nature of their games may continue against a Cardiff side with just one win in five.

Key stat

Cardiff have kept six clean sheets in their last ten league games.

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