Sheffield Wednesday recently parted company with head coach Henrik Pedersen after a string of underwhelming results and this visit from Plymouth will be the first League One fixture in charge for his successor, Dave Challinor.
Challinor’s opening game in charge of the Owls ended in disappointment as they they crashed out of the FA Cup, suffering a 2-1 defeat in extra-time at Oldham, and they were able to ring the changes for Tuesday’s EFL Cup clash with Accrington.
However, steering them to a promotion challenge in League One will be the top priority and Challinor will be desperate to end his new employers’ five-game winless run.
The Owls are still within two points of the playoff places, so all hope is not lost, but visitors Plymouth are dangerous opponents.
The Pilgrims sit fifth in the table despite only one win in four and back-to-back cup successes over Alvechurch and Swindon should have restored some confidence.
Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Argyle Tips Summary
Best Bet - Plymouth draw no bet @ 11/10
Alternative Bet - Oliver Irow anytime goalscorer @ 21/10
Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Plymouth or draw double chance & Aribim Pepple anytime goalscorer @ 29/10
Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Argyle Prediction
Best Bet: Plymouth draw no bet @ 11/10
Sunday’s FA Cup first-round exit to Oldham was Challinor’s first game in charge and, for that reason, he fielded a strong side in a bid to arrest their slump.
However, the Owls fell to an extra-time defeat to League Two opposition and that shows that Challinor has a lot of work to do if they are to force themselves into the promotion reckoning.
Sheffield Wednesday have been tough to beat at home but four of their seven league games at Hillsborough have ended in draws, which includes back-to-back league games with Blackpool and Cambridge.
With Challinor still learning his team who are winless in four league games, this may be a good opportunity for Plymouth.
Inconsistencies have crept into Plymouth’s game but they remain in the playoff places and have won four of their last five away league games.
Tom Cleverley’s side have scored 12 goals in their last five road trips and Sheffield Wednesday have been hit-and-miss in front of goal.
Alternative Bet: Oliver Irow anytime goalscorer @ 21/10
Aribim Pepple is Plymouth’s leading scorer in League One with five goals and he is an obvious candidate to score, but at bigger odds it would be dangerous to underestimate Oliver Irow.
On loan from Tottenham, Irow is a midfielder of high potential and he has scored three league goals this season, with his tally of 21 shots in 11 appearances only 10 fewer than Pepple who has played two more games.
That shows that the 20-year-old is getting chances and he is not scared to let fly if the opportunity arises.
Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth Argyle Bet Builder Tip
Plymouth or draw double chance
Both teams to score
Aribim Pepple anytime goalscorer
Pays 29/10
Wednesday have failed to win any of their last four league matches, losing 2-0 on trips to Notts County and Doncaster before home draws with Cambridge and Sheffield Wednesday.
Challinor will be expected to soon turn things around but Plymouth have been in fine form on their league travels and can avoid defeat.
However, the Pilgrims have kept only one clean sheet in eight road outings and Wednesday should be able to make their mark.
Pepple is Plymouth’s star striker and, having been rested for the midweek EFL Trophy win over Swindon, he should make his presence felt.
The Canadian has five goals in 13 league appearances this season, having scored 16 times in 35 League One outings last term.
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Key Match Stats
Plymouth have won four of their last five league games
Sheffield Wednesday have won only two of their seven home league matches
Four of Wednesday’s last five home league matches ended in draws
Wednesday have won four of their last five meetings with Plymouth
Plymouth have kept only three clean sheets in their last 12 outings
Four of Plymouth’s last five games have gone over 2.5 goals
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