Swansea take on the visitors Sheffield Wed at “Liberty Stadium” in the fight of the 1/8 stage of the English FA Cup. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 27th.
Swansea hold the relegation battle in the Premier League, sitting now on the 18th place in the table with 27 points gained after 28 matchdays played. “The Swans” look tremendously weak in attack, having scored only 21 goals while their defense is doing even worse with 41 goals conceded. On the previous stages of the FA Cup the side knocked out Wolves and Notts County. In the recent tackles conducted in front of their supporters Swansea have beaten Burnley 1:0, thrashed Notts County with 8:1 scoreline and celebrated 3:1 victory over Arsenal.
Sheffield Wed demonstrate miserable results in this season, the team has big problems. “The Owls” currently settle on the 17th position in the Championship standings with 37 points taken after 34 rounds behind. The club’s attack quite solid effectiveness, having scored 37 goals already while its defense meets with great difficulties resulted in 44 goals conceded. In the latest away battles Sheffield Wed were beaten by Millwall 1:2, deserved 1:1 draw against Barnsley and got 0:0 draw vs. Middlesbrough.
Swansea have never lost to Sheffield Wed. “The Swans” have taken on a great shape and the FA Cup is the only chance to save the season, consequently, the hosts will apply all the efforts for a triumph. “The Owls” simply stay at a lower football level now and are not likely to compete decently, especially on the road.
Prediction for the match: Swansea to win.