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Brentford return to action in the EFL Cup when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to the Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday. Danny Rohl’s visitors have lost their last three games against the Bees.
The hosts turned in a resilient display at the weekend, fighting back from two goals down to snatch a 4-3 home victory over Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Thomas Frank’s side have picked up four wins from their nine league games to sit ninth in the table, level on points with eighth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
Brentford turn their sights to the EFL Cup, where they kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Colchester United before seeing off 10-man Leyton Orient 3-1 in the third round.
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Sheffield, meanwhile, continued their surge to the top half of the Championship as they edged out Portsmouth 2-1 at Fratton Park on Friday. Rohl’s men have four wins from their 12 league games and are 13th in the standings, level on points with 12th-placed Derby County.
Sheffield will look to keep the ball rolling in the EFL Cup, where they have cruised through the opening three rounds, brushing aside Hull City, Grimsby Town and Blackpool, respectively, scoring eight goals and conceding twice.
Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sheffield have 16 wins from their last 44 meetings with Brentford, who have 15 victories.
- Sheffield have lost one of their last five away games across competitions, winning thriee, since September.
- Brentford have won all but one of their six home games this season, with a 1-1 draw with West Ham United in August being the exception.
Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
Brentford came out on top in a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich Town at the weekend and will head into the cup tie with their confidence sky-high. While Frank could rest a few big-name players, expect the Bees to come away with a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Brentford 3-1 Sheffield
Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brentford to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in seven of Brentford’s last eight games.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in Brentford’s last eight outings.)
