Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 May

Peterborough United

W L W L D

6th place in England League 1

4-0

12/05/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

W L W W W

3rd place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday on 12 May 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday preview before placing your bet.

Peterborough United are currently 6th with 77 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 3rd with 96 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Peterborough United to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Peterborough United, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sheffield Wednesday have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2023-05-12

Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday - Prediction & Odds

Peterborough United

Sheffield Wednesday

2023-05-12 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 12/05/2023

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

04/03/2023 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 0

Peterborough United

ENG L1

16/08/2022 14:45

Peterborough United

2 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

27/04/2013 12:20

Peterborough United

1 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

03/11/2012 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

2 - 1

Peterborough United

ENG LCH

15/03/2011 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 4

Peterborough United

ENG L1

01/02/2011 15:45

Peterborough United

5 - 3

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

Peterborough United

67%

Draw

Sheffield Wednesday

33%

Peterborough United Last 6 matches

07/05/2023 07:00

Barnsley 0 - 2 Peterborough United ENG L1

29/04/2023 10:00

Peterborough United 0 - 0 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

22/04/2023 10:00

Peterborough United 0 - 3 Ipswich Town ENG L1

18/04/2023 14:45

Accrington Stanley 1 - 2 Peterborough United ENG L1

15/04/2023 07:30

Cambridge United 2 - 0 Peterborough United ENG L1

10/04/2023 10:00

Peterborough United 3 - 1 Exeter City ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday

07/05/2023 07:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 Derby County ENG L1

29/04/2023 10:00

Shrewsbury Town 0 - 3 Sheffield Wednesday ENG L1

22/04/2023 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 Exeter City ENG L1

18/04/2023 14:45

Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday ENG L1

15/04/2023 10:00

Burton Albion 3 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday ENG L1

10/04/2023 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 0 Accrington Stanley ENG L1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Peterborough United

Sheffield Wednesday

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.04

Scored

Avg. per game

2.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 24 home matches

YesNo

16 (67%)8 (33%)

In last 24 home matches

NoYes

22 (92%)2 (8%)

Peterborough United

Recent matches

Sheffield Wednesday

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)17 7(29%)

Under /Over

(54%)13 11(46%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)9 15(62%)

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)9 15(62%)

/Yes

(33%)8 16(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)9 15(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Peterborough United

Sheffield Wednesday

Shots

Peterborough United

Total shots

15.71 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 5.26

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 4.24

Peterborough United Pass Sheffield Wednesday

Total passes

10320

Avg. 430 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

10356

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Peterborough United

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.58

6.33

152

Corners

143

5.96

26.25

630

Throw-ins

591

24.63

2.50

Offsides

2.71

2.38

GK saves

2.00

Peterborough United

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

1.54

0.04

0.04

9.92

238

Fouls

281

11.71

16.63

399

Tackles

379

15.79

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday on 12 May 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.

Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Peterborough United'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 Peterborough United and Sheffield Wednesday sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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