Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City will both see Saturday’s encounter at Hillsborough as a crucial opportunity to claim three points, with Sky Sports pundit David Prutton predicting a 1-1 draw between the two sides.
The hosts, Sheffield Wednesday, head into the match desperate to bounce back after suffering a painful defeat in the Steel City derby just before the international break. A second-half goal from Tyrese Campbell handed the bragging rights to Sheffield United, leaving Wednesday looking to recover their form. Despite a solid 2-0 victory over Norwich City in their last home game, their overall form this season has been inconsistent. Wednesday has won only three of their eight home matches so far in the 2024/25 campaign, sitting 15th in the Championship, just three points ahead of Cardiff with a slightly better goal difference.
Cardiff City, on the other hand, have yet to secure a win on the road this season. They will be traveling to South Yorkshire on the back of two consecutive defeats to Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers, which have dashed their recent revival under interim manager Omer Riza. After a tough start to the season, Cardiff had managed to claw their way out of the relegation zone, but they now find themselves back in the bottom three, level on points with Hull City. Riza, who is still uncertain about his future with the club, may be hoping for a win to strengthen his case for the permanent manager’s role.
| Omer Riza’s interim spell at Cardiff City | ||
| Opposition | Venue | Scoreline |
| Hull City | MKM Stadium | 4-1 (L) |
| Millwall | Cardiff City Stadium | 1-0 (W) |
| Bristol City | Ashton Gate | 1-1 (D) |
| Plymouth Argyle | Cardiff City Stadium | 5-0 (W) |
| Portsmouth | Cardiff City Stadium | 2-0 (W) |
| West Bromwich Albion | The Hawthorns | 0-0 (D) |
| Norwich City | Cardiff City Stadium | 2-1 (W) |
| Luton Town | Kenilworth Road | 1-0 (L) |
| Blackburn Rovers | Cardiff City Stadium | 1-3 (L) |
Prutton, who played for Wednesday in the past, predicts a tough battle for both teams. He believes Wednesday will look to bounce back after their derby loss, while Cardiff, despite their struggles, have shown potential under Riza. Prutton thinks the game will end in a 1-1 draw, citing the competitive nature of both teams and the uncertainty surrounding Cardiff’s managerial situation.
For Cardiff, a point at Hillsborough would be seen as a positive result, especially considering their ongoing struggles away from home. The international break has provided a much-needed reset for a squad lacking depth, and while Cardiff has the potential to win, getting a point from this tough fixture would be a solid outcome. Looking ahead, Cardiff’s schedule offers some hope, with their next home game against QPR already feeling like a must-win.
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