Competition: Championship
Market: Ali Ahmed Over 0.5 shots on target
Odds: 4/5 @ 1xBet
Seeking an immediate Championship response in midweek, Norwich will welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Carrow Road.
Starting with the hosts, although Norwich might have been disappointed over the weekend as they fell to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Birmingham, Philippe Clement’s men will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity here. Skyrocketing themselves away from an infamous relegation scrap since opening the New Year, the Norfolk-based outfit have won each of their other three appearances across all competitions. Extending on their FA Cup adventure earlier in the month as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory against West Brom, the former Rangers boss has also seen his squad win seven of their last nine outings. Rightfully installed as a landslide favourite at Carrow Road on Wednesday night, Norwich should also be excited by their overall success on home soil. Despite eventually slipping to that 2-1 defeat against Birmingham on Saturday, Clement’s side have won four of their previous five showdowns at Carrow Road. With that run highlighted by a stunning 2-1 victory against Coventry on January 26th, the Canaries have certainly been handed a golden opportunity.
As for the visitors, dealing with a string of public issues both on and off the pitch, Sheffield Wednesday are already planning for life back in England’s third-tier. Already hit with a pair of point deductions this season, the Owls sit rock-bottom of the Championship standings and their fate is now a formality. Last seen over the weekend falling to a 2-1 loss at the hands of arch-rivals Sheffield United, Henrik Pedersen’s side have also broken a string of unwanted records this year. Including a 4-0 drumming against Swansea earlier in the month, the midweek guests have lost all of their first 11 appearances of 2026 across all competitions. Getting the New Year underway with consecutive 3-0 defeats against Preston and QPR, Sheffield Wednesday have also gained a reputation for their glaring defensive struggles. In fact, Pedersen’s struggling squad have shipped 66 goals in their 33 Championship appearances so far this season and they are once again installed as a landslide underdog in Norfolk.
Bet: Ali Ahmed Over 0.5 shots on target against Sheffield Wednesday’s 4/5 for Wednesday’s Championship battle @ 1xBet
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