Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Bristol Rovers

L L L D L

17th place in England League 1

1-2

18/04/2023 14:45

Sheffield Wednesday

W L W W W

3rd place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday on 18 April 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday preview before placing your bet.

Bristol Rovers will face Sheffield Wednesday in England League 1 on April 18, 2023 at 14:45.
Bristol Rovers are currently 17th with 53 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 3rd with 96 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2023-04-18

Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday - Prediction & Odds

Bristol Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday

2023-04-18 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Plymouth Argyle	101	46	31	8	7	82	47	35
02 Ipswich Town	98	46	28	14	4	101	35	66
03 Sheffield Wednesday	96	46	28	12	6	81	37	44
04 Barnsley	86	46	26	8	12	80	47	33
05 Bolton Wanderers	81	46	23	12	11	62	36	26
06 Peterborough United	77	46	24	5	17	75	54	21
07 Derby County	76	46	21	13	12	67	46	21
08 Portsmouth	70	46	17	19	10	61	50	11
09 Wycombe Wanderers	69	46	20	9	17	59	51	8
10 Charlton Athletic	62	46	16	14	16	70	66	4
11 Lincoln City	62	46	14	20	12	47	47	0
12 Shrewsbury Town	59	46	17	8	21	52	61	-9
13 Fleetwood Town	58	46	14	16	16	53	51	2
14 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	64	68	-4
15 Burton Albion	56	46	15	11	20	57	79	-22
16 Cheltenham Town	54	46	14	12	20	45	61	-16
17 Bristol Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	58	73	-15
18 Port Vale	49	46	13	10	23	48	71	-23
19 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	49	56	-7
20 Cambridge United	46	46	13	7	26	41	68	-27
21 Milton Keynes Dons	45	46	11	12	23	44	66	-22
22 Morecambe	44	46	10	14	22	47	78	-31
23 Accrington Stanley	44	46	11	11	24	40	77	-37
24 Forest Green Rovers	27	46	6	9	31	31	89	-58

Head To Head

26/10/2022 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 1

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

30/04/2011 10:00

Bristol Rovers

1 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

11/12/2010 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

6 - 2

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

Sheffield Wednesday

33%

Draw

67%

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers Last 6 matches

10/04/2023 10:00

Fleetwood Town 1 - 2 Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

07/04/2023 10:00

Bristol Rovers 1 - 0 Charlton Athletic

ENG L1

18/03/2023 11:00

Bristol Rovers 0 - 2 Portsmouth

ENG L1

14/03/2023 15:45

Bristol Rovers 0 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers

ENG L1

11/03/2023 11:00

Forest Green Rovers 1 - 3 Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

04/03/2023 11:00

Bristol Rovers 0 - 0 Barnsley

ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday

10/04/2023 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 0 Accrington Stanley

ENG L1

07/04/2023 10:00

Oxford United 1 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

01/04/2023 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Lincoln City

ENG L1

29/03/2023 14:45

Cheltenham Town 2 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

26/03/2023 08:00

Forest Green Rovers 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

21/03/2023 16:00

Barnsley 4 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Bristol Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.59

Scored

Avg. per game

1.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

33 (72%)13 (28%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

42 (86%)7 (14%)

Bristol Rovers

Recent matches

Sheffield Wednesday

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bristol Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday

Shots

Bristol Rovers

Total shots

11.04 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 2.73

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

15.06 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 4.02

Bristol Rovers Pass Sheffield Wednesday

Total passes

18065

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

20040

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bristol Rovers

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.53

5.07

233

Corners

279

5.69

21.91

1008

Throw-ins

1260

25.71

1.28

Offsides

101

2.06

2.83

130

GK saves

122

2.49

Bristol Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

1.71

0.11

0.06

10.50

483

Fouls

586

11.96

14.00

644

Tackles

763

15.57

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How We Build the Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday on 18 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bristol Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield Wednesday's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Bristol Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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