It’s been an average start to the season for Sheffield Wednesday following their disappointing play-off final loss at Wembley in May.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal
After the heartbreak of losing in the play-off final, you could forgive Sheffield Wednesday if they were to experience a bad run of form at the start of the new season.
Thankfully for their fans, however, they’ve done well to steady the ship and have made a solid albeit not groundbreaking start to the 2016/17 campaign.
David Edgar of Birmingham City celebrates with team mates after scoring their first goal
Birmingham – Home
It’ll be a tussle between two sides aiming for the top six at Hillsborough, as Wednesday will look to halt the momentum of the Midlanders who are on a three-game unbeaten streak. The Owls won both encounters last season, but this is a different Birmingham side who are continually improving under Gary Rowett.
If they want to make another surge for the play-offs, games like this will be seen as must wins for manager Carlos Carvalhal as a loss to a team nearby could have a big mental impact.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Birmingham
Nottingham Forest’s Thomas Lam celebrates scoring their second goal
Nottingham Forest – Home
Forest are another side who are on the verge of making a top six challenge, and this will be yet another big test of character for both teams early on in the season. It’s likely to be a scrappy encounter with both Forest and Wednesday having a great deal of attacking threat, which could lead to this game being a goal fest.
If the home side keep their composure then they should have enough to pick up all three points, but late drama is something that the visitors have thrived on in the last few weeks.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Blackburn Rovers Sam Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal with Scott Wharton
Blackburn – Away
Blackburn have struggled to get going this season as they find themselves bottom of the table with no sign of progress on the horizon. Wednesday should be looking at this as a must win game, especially considering the talent they have at their disposal.
Whether or not Rovers pick up their first victory before this game could make a huge difference, as the Ewood Park crowd will either turn on their side or potentially urge them on to a result.
Prediction: Blackburn 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday
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