- Sheffield Wednesday have collected seven points from their last three home games
- Cardiff have lost their last two away matches
- Recommended bet: Sheffield Wednesday to win

Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to cut the gap to Championship safety when they welcome an out-of-form Cardiff to Hillsborough on Saturday.

While the Owls are 23rd in the table and six points from safety, recent form has lifted spirits within the camp and provided genuine hope they could avoid dropping into League One.

Cardiff still have a play-off position in their sights, with six points the gap to the top six, but they are on a concerning run of results and are sliding down the table.

Team news

Wednesday remain without defender Dominic Iorfa, midfielder Momo Diaby and attackers Josh Windass and Mallik Wilks for this fixture.

John Buckley's substitute appearance against QPR last time out only lasted 15 minutes before he was forced off with a shoulder injury and he is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.

Cardiff are still without the injured trio of Joe Ralls, Aaron Ramsey and Callum O'Dowda, while Ryan Wintle was absent for the defeat at Hull last weekend and he will be assessed closer to the time.

The stats

Wednesday have taken 10 points from the last 15 on offer, beating Blackburn, Stoke and QPR and drawing against league leaders Leicester.

The Owls are on a three-game unbeaten run at home and have suffered just one defeat from their last six outings at Hillsborough.

Cardiff have tasted defeated in four of their last five matches, failing to score in all of those losses, while they are on a two-game losing run away from home.

The Bluebirds have collected just 11 points from their 11 away fixtures, only six teams have managed less in the division.

Prediction

Although still nestled in the relegation zone, Wednesday have been showing fight over the past month and the fact they are the favourites heading into this contest tells you everything you need to know.

Danny Rohl is finally getting a tune out of his squad after a difficult start and the performances at home have been particularly impressive, with the 2-1 win over QPR last weekend their third in five games at Hillsborough.

Cardiff's confidence appears low at this busy stage of the campaign and four defeats from their last five, of which they failed to score in any of those losses, highlights the attacking issues they are experiencing.

The Bluebirds have struggled on the road of late and another away defeat could be coming their way in the Steel City.

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