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Sheffield Wednesday vs Leicester City predictions, Apr 06, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Sheffield Wednesday prepares to host Leicester City in the English League Championship on April 6, 2026, fans can expect a clash influenced by recent form. Sheffield Wednesday finds itself in a challenging spot, having failed to secure a win in their last five matches, raising concerns about their defensive solidity and overall tactical cohesion. In contrast, Leicester City, despite a modest performance with only one victory in their last five, brings a more resilient mindset into this encounter.

The bookmakers have placed Leicester City as strong favorites, reflected in the odds of 1.6 for an away win, compared to 5.14 for a Sheffield Wednesday home victory. Analysis indicates that Sheffield’s current struggles may hinder their ability to exploit home advantage effectively, while Leicester’s experience and tactical adaptability could come into play.

Our model gives Sheffield Wednesday a 19.5% chance of winning, a 21.9% probability of a draw, and a robust 54.1% chance of an away victory for Leicester City. With both teams at a crucial juncture, the match is likely to showcase the tactical adjustments and resilience needed to secure three points. As always, outcomes can be unpredictable in football, and this game promises to be no exception.

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Sheff Wed
18.1%		 Draw
23.6%		 Leicester
58.3%

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Latest Results

21.03.26 Hull City – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:1
14.03.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Ipswich Town – 0:2
10.03.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Watford FC – 1:1
07.03.26 Derby County – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1
28.02.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Southampton FC – 1:3		 21.03.26 Watford FC – Leicester City – 0:0
14.03.26 Leicester City – Queens Park Rangers – 1:3
10.03.26 Leicester City – Bristol City – 2:0
07.03.26 Ipswich Town – Leicester City – 1:1
28.02.26 Leicester City – Norwich City – 0:2

Facts

  • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League One and 22 in the zone Relegation ~ League One).
  • Sheff Wed is Relegated to League One
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sheff Wed won 0.
  • Sheff Wed is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Leicester‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, Leicester is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Sheff Wed won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 6:10. (average 0.8:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sheff Wed won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 3:4. (average 1:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.08.25 Leicester City – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1
    13.02.24 Leicester City – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:0
    29.11.23 Sheffield Wednesday – Leicester City – 1:1
    29.08.20 Leicester City – Sheffield Wednesday – 0:0
    04.04.14 Leicester City – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 39 24 8 7 81:40 41 80
    2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59:37 22 71
    3 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 28 69
    4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53:44 9 69
    5 Hull 39 20 6 13 62:57 5 66
    6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 15 63
    7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60:51 9 63
    8 Derby 39 17 9 13 56:48 8 60
    9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50:46 4 56
    10 Norwich 39 16 6 17 52:46 6 54
    11 Birmingham 39 14 11 14 48:49 -1 53
    12 QPR 39 15 8 16 55:61 -6 53
    13 Preston 39 13 13 13 45:49 -4 52
    14 Swansea 39 15 7 17 44:49 -5 52
    15 Stoke 39 14 9 16 46:43 3 51
    16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49:50 -1 51
    17 Sheffield Utd 39 15 5 19 54:54 0 50
    18 Charlton 39 12 12 15 36:46 -10 48
    19 Blackburn 39 11 10 18 36:49 -13 43
    20 West Brom 39 11 10 18 40:54 -14 43
    21 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37:54 -17 40
    22 Leicester 39 11 12 16 51:60 -9 39
    23 Oxford Utd 39 9 12 18 36:51 -15 39
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 39 1 9 29 24:79 -55 -6

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.03 (89.43%)

    2. Middlesbrough: 30.5 (3.02%)

    3. Ipswich: 31.25 (2.95%)

    4. Southampton: 100 (0.92%)

    5. Wrexham: 100 (0.92%)

    6. Millwall: 100 (0.92%)

    7. Derby: 100 (0.92%)

    8. Hull City: 100 (0.92%)

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