Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Sheffield Wednesday

W L W W W

3rd place in England League 1

4-0

Pen. 5-3

18/05/2023 15:00

Peterborough United

W L W L D

6th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United on 18 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 Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield Wednesday will face Peterborough United in England League 1 on May 18, 2023 at 15:00.
Sheffield Wednesday are currently 3rd with 96 points after 46 matches.
Peterborough United sit 6th with 77 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.73.

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

2023-05-18

Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield Wednesday

Peterborough United

2023-05-18 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2023

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

12/05/2023 15:00

Peterborough United

4 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

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

Peterborough United

83%

Draw

Sheffield Wednesday

17%

Sheffield Wednesday Last 6 matches

12/05/2023 15:00

Peterborough United 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

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

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Peterborough United

12/05/2023 15:00

Peterborough United 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

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

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Peterborough United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

1.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

42 (86%)7 (14%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

33 (69%)15 (31%)

Sheffield Wednesday

Recent matches

Peterborough United

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield Wednesday

Peterborough United

Shots

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

15.06 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 4.02

Peterborough United

Total shots

13.60 avg / game

Blocked

154 total

Avg. 3.85

Sheffield Wednesday Pass Peterborough United

Total passes

20040

Avg. 409 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

20180

Avg. 420 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield Wednesday

Played games

Peterborough United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.53

Clean sheets

0.35

5.69

279

Corners

257

5.35

25.71

1260

Throw-ins

1233

25.69

2.06

101

Offsides

102

2.13

2.49

122

GK saves

128

2.67

Sheffield Wednesday

DISCIPLINARY

Peterborough United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

1.48

0.06

0.06

11.96

586

Fouls

525

10.94

15.57

763

Tackles

743

15.48

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How We Build the Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United on 18 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.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield Wednesday's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Peterborough United'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 Sheffield Wednesday and Peterborough United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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