Sheffield Wednesday vs Hartlepool Prediction, Odds, and Free Betting Tips (01/12/2021)

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Sheffield Wednesday are still knocking on the doors of a play-off position but they have the EFL Trophy distraction in the midweek when they take on Hartlepool United at the Hillsborough Stadium. Hartlepool are taking on Sheffield Wednesday for the first time since 2012 when the two teams were once again in League One back then.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Hartlepool – Top Free Betting Tips

Sheffield Wednesday dropped two points in League One following a 2-2 draw with Wycombe. This was down to a second-half goal from Wycombe. Hartlepool were able to find themselves sliding more down the table following a 2-0 defeat against Port Vale.

Sheffield Wednesday win

Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in the last eight matches at the Hillsborough Stadium even if they have been able to register wins in just 50% of these games. Hartlepool are quite bored going forward and they have lost five consecutive league matches. The league wins achieved in October now seem like a long time ago.

Total goals over 2.5

Hartlepool have hardly been able to get any joy going forward. The team has managed less than 1.5 goals in the last five matches across all competitions. Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, do score goals at home and they have managed over 1.5 goals in three out of the last four home games.

Goals from both teams – no

It has been three home matches since Sheffield Wednesday kept a clean sheet at home. Even though Sheffield Wednesday have been unable to keep a clean sheet in the last five games, Hartlepool’s confidence levels are very low going forward.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Hartlepool: EFL Trophy Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have the important task of getting back to the Championship after relegation last summer. After having gone through a bad defence of patch of form over the last few weeks, Wednesday will ideally see the home match against Hartlepool as an opportunity to rediscover their form going forward and at the back.

Hartlepool

After a brilliant first half to the season, Hartlepool are showing signs of trouble and the team has dropped to the lowest point of the campaign following the defeat against Port Vale. Avoiding more dropped points will be crucial for the club in their efforts to stay in the football league.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Sheffield Wednesday vs Hartlepool

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FAQs on Sheffield Wednesday vs Hartlepool game

Where is the match scheduled?

Hillsborough Stadium is the location for this game.

When does this match start?

The match will begin at 19:00 GMT on December 01, 2021.

Which team is the favourite to win?

Sheffield Wednesday are the big favourites to win this match.