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Sheffield Wednesday predicted team vs Preston as Henrik Pedersen picks Dominic Iorfa replacement

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Sheffield Wednesday face Preston North End at Hillsborough today, looking for a first win since September.

The Owls played well at Millwall on Wednesday night but fell 1-0 to a late Femi Azeez goal that left the team with nothing but some praise for their dogged efforts.

Pedersen has some problems to solve for Wednesday today, but with a threadbare squad to call upon, he will need to do some juggling.

The Owls are playing for nothing other than a little bit of pride at the moment, with their Championship status almost certain to end in May.

Sheffield Wednesday's home stadium, Hillsborough
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Sheffield Wednesday predicted team vs Preston

There will be one enforced change defensively as Dominic Iorfa serves a one-match suspension after a fifth yellow card at Millwall in midweek.

His place will almost certainly go to the experienced Liam Palmer as he slots in to play as a right-sided central defender.

Liam Cooper was quite impressive in his first start on Wednesday night, and Max Lowe also shone during that game as a left-sided centre-back.

At wing-back, Sean Fusire should start on the right, with the impressive Harry Amass on the opposite flank.

Barry Bannan will once again lead the team and start in a central midfield role, with his partner in crime in the engine room likely to be Yan Valery once more.

A three-pronged attack will likely see Bailey Cadamarteri partner with Jamal Lowe, with Svante Ingelsson playing just behind as a number 10.

Ike Ugbo could return to the bench but a starting berth looks unlikely for the striker.

Predicted Sheffield Wednesday XI vs Preston North End
Predicted Sheffield Wednesday XI vs Preston North End