Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 1 August the Friendlies Clubs brings Oldham against Sheffield Wednesday. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT.
Current form
Oldham, last 5: LLLDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Stockport County, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Sheffield Wednesday, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Preston, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Oldham 1.2 xG, Sheffield Wednesday 1.5 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Oldham 28%, draw 25%, Sheffield Wednesday 47%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Oldham 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Oldham28%fair 3.59 · @3.70
Draw25%fair 4.01 · @3.65
Sheffield Wednesday47%fair 2.12 · @1.80
2.64Expected goals
1.19Oldham xG
1.45Sheffield Wednesday xG
60%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
0–27%
2–17%
From our goals model: Oldham 1.2 – 1.5 Sheffield Wednesday expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Oldham
Sheffield Wednesday
Attack vs Friendlies Clubs average
+5%
-22%
Goals conceded vs average
-3%
+3%
Our expected goals here
1.16
1.18
Our own ratings from every Friendlies Clubs result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Wednesday to win✗
47%
2.12
1.80
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.66
1.62
Draw no bet
Sheffield Wednesday (draw no bet)✗
63%
1.59
–
Asian handicap
Oldham +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Sheffield Wednesday to score first✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday / FT Sheffield Wednesday✗
25%
3.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.20
–
Recent results
Oldham – last 6
LLLDWW
28 Jul
vs Stockport County
0–1
L
21 Jul
vs Bolton
1–3
L
14 Apr
@ Barrow
2–3
L
6 Apr
vs Milton Keynes Dons
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Colchester
3–1
W
24 Mar
vs Notts County
3–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sheffield Wednesday – last 6
WDLWLD
18 Jul
vs Preston
3–2
W
14 Jul
@ Hallam
0–0
D
11 Jul
vs West Brom
0–3
L
2 May
vs West Brom
2–1
W
22 Apr
@ Middlesbrough
0–1
L
6 Apr
vs Leicester
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oldham and Sheffield Wednesday.
What is the prediction for Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
On our numbers Oldham have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sheffield Wednesday 47%.
How many goals will there be in Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our predicted score is Oldham 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.