Here is our predicted starting line-up as Sheffield Wednesday travel to Middlesbrough this afternoon.
Sheffield Wednesday will have yet another chance to climb out of the relegation zone this day, having thrown away the three points on Good Friday.
The Owls looked on course for a victory against Swansea City last week, but a second-half equaliser left only goal difference separating them and safety.
Danny Rohl‘s side could potentially climb up to 20th place if they beat Middlesbrough, while the hosts will be clinging onto their small hope of reaching the play-offs.
Boro are unbeaten in their last five matches in the Championship (W3 D2) and sit nine points from sixth place, though they have really struggled on home soil, winning only one of their last seven matches at the Riverside Stadium.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Owls, who were forced into a number of changes due to injuries only three days ago.
The Yorkshire outfit will have to be fit and ready to go again this afternoon though, with their chances to move out of the bottom three rapidly decreasing.
With some key decisions to be made, here is our predicted starting line-up for the Championship clash…
Sheffield Wednesday predicted XI
James Beadle has started Sheffield Wednesday’s last 12 games in the Championship, keeping five clean sheets.
The goalkeeper kept has place after the 6-0 drilling before the international break and is likely to stay as their No.1 for the remainder of the season.
The Owls could continue with three at the back, though Dominic Iorfa could come back into the starting line-up as he makes his gradual comeback from a lengthy injury.
Bambo Diaby grabbed an assist against Swansea, but the ‘iffy’ midfielder could be rested later today.
Akin Famewo and Michael Ihiekwe could keep their places alongside him, while Pol Valentin and Marvin Johnson continue their run either side of the three centre-backs.
Will Vaulks starts in midfield for the seventh time in their last nine games in the second tier, though Liam Palmer could drop to the bench.
Barry Bannan made a brief cameo against Swansea after suffering an injury before the break, but could potentially be available to start.
With Ian Poveda still potentially sidelined, Danny Rohl could stick with the front three that started against the Swans in Ike Ugbo, Bailey Cadamarteri and Anthony Musaba – though Djeidi Gassama will also be hoping to be given a chance.