Prediction: Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday

Verdict: Brentford win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to extend on their EFL Cup adventure on Tuesday night, Brentford will welcome Sheffield Wednesday to the Gtech.

Brentford

Starting with the hosts, mounting what was a sensational Premier League comeback over the weekend as they eventually snatched a remarkable 4-3 win against Ipswich, Brentford will be hoping for a more routine night in the capital here. While Thomas Frank’s side might have marked their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 loss away at Manchester United, the Bees have continued to impress since opening up the new campaign. Finding a route into the top-half of the Premier League table, the west London outfit have also gained quite the reputation for their success on home soil. Heading into October’s fortnight interval with an action-packed 5-3 victory against Wolves, Brentford have collected 13 points from just their first five top-flight appearances in front of their own supporters. Likewise, extending on their EFL Cup adventure on September 17th as they clinched a 3-1 win against Leyton Orient, Frank’s side should be smelling another golden opportunity in midweek.

Team News

All still dealing with respective injury issues, Brentford will once again be without the likes of Joshua Dasilva, Aaron Hickey and big-money summer recruit Igor Thiago here. While Yoane Wissa might have marked his return with a goal against Ipswich over the weekend, the former Lorient striker could be handed a rest on Tuesday night.

With Frank expected to make a handful of changes in west London, Kevin Schade and former Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho could be handed a full recall. Arriving from Swedish outfit Elfsborg over the summer, Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson should start between the sticks.

Sheffield Wednesday

As for the visitors, producing what was a remarkable great escape last season as they managed to keep hold of their Championship status, Sheffield Wednesday have continued to show a string of improvements this time around. With just their goal difference keeping them outside the top-half of the table, Danny Rohl’s side have received a host of plaudits and the mood in their camp should be at a real high. Last seen over the weekend mounting a stellar second-half comeback away at Portsmouth as they clinched a 2-1 victory, the Owls have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six Championship appearances. Heading into October’s international break with an eye-catching 2-1 win against Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday have also impressed with their extended success away from Hillsborough. In fact, Rohl’s side have collected back-to-back victories on their travels for the first time since the start of March.

Team News

Limping off against Portsmouth over the weekend after picking up a first-half knock, former Charlton defender Akin Famewo is not expected to feature here. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season and still dealing with a long-term hand injury, veteran goalkeeper Ben Hamer will not travel to west London in midweek.

Finding the net away at Portsmouth on Friday night and recording just a second Championship strike of the season, ex-Rotherham striker Michael Smith should keep his spot leading the line. Arriving from Premier League outfit Bournemouth over the summer, Jamal Lowe could be handed a full recall here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday last met back in February 2021, the Bees collected a 3-0 romp on home soil.
• In fact, Brentford have won each of their last three meetings against the Owls by an aggregate score of 10-1.
• Frank’s side have collected 13 points from their first five Premier League appearances in west London.
• Sheffield Wednesday night lost just one of their previous six Championship appearances.
• The Owls have registered back-to-back victories away from Hillsborough for the first time since the start of March.

Conclusion

While Sheffield Wednesday might be enjoying a real Championship flurry, the Owls certainly have a real challenge on their hands here. With Brentford collecting 13 points from just their first five Premier League showdowns in west London, it isn’t a surprise that the Bees are pencilled in as a landslide contender on Tuesday night. Winning each of their last three meetings against the midweek guests by an aggregate score of 10-1, we are backing Frank’s side to extend on their EFL Cup adventure.

Verdict: Brentford win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Luckster