Bitesize Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham – 31/01/26

Competition: Championship

Market: Ollie Rathbone over 0.5 shots on target

Odds: 19/20 @ BetUS

Hoping to extend their buffer in the play-off places on Saturday afternoon, Wrexham will travel to Hillsborough when they meet Sheffield Wednesday.

Starting with the hosts, hit with two separate points deductions this season and dealing with a string of high-profile financial issues, Sheffield Wednesday are already planning for life in League One. Last seen falling to a routine 2-0 loss away at Bristol City, the Owls sit rock-bottom of the Championship standings and they will simply be glad to see the back of the 2025/26 campaign. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end earlier in the month as they slumped to another 2-0 defeat against Premier League outfit Brentford, Henrik Pedersen’s side have now lost all of their first six appearances across all competitions since opening the New Year. Likewise, getting 2026 underway with a 3-0 drumming at the hands of QPR, Wednesday have also claimed just a sole Championship victory so far this season. It should also be highlighted shipping 56 second-tier goals this year, Pedersen’s leaky defence comfortably hold the worst-defensive tally in the division.

As for the visitors, while Wrexham might have only made their Championship debut this season, the Red Dragons are suddenly at the heart of another iconic promotion charge. Last seen securing a thrilling 3-2 victory away at QPR, Phil Parkinson’s men have skyrocketed their way into the play-off places and the mood around the Racecourse Ground is certainly at a red-hot high. Collecting a heavyweight Premier League scalp earlier in the month as they extended on their respective FA Cup adventure after edging past Nottingham Forest, the former Bolton boss will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity this weekend. Getting the New Year underway with a routine 2-0 win against Blackburn, Wrexham have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, including a 2-1 win against Derby on January 4th, the Red Dragons have won their last three straight matchups outside of Wales by an aggregate score of 7-3.

Bet: Ollie Rathbone over 0.5 shots on target against Sheffield Wednesday 19/20 for Saturday’s Championship contest @ BetUS