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Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland U21: numbers & prediction

EFL Trophy · England · Hillsborough Stadium

Sheffield Wednesday

WDDWW
2–0
FT

Sunderland U21

DWWLW
Sheffield Wednesday 67%Draw 18%Sunderland U21 15% Expected goals 3.29 – 1.71
69%
Betarazi pick

Both teams to score

Strong pick · fair odds 1.44 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗

7/10Rating
1.50Odds

Picks by market

ResultSheffield Wednesday to win ✓67% · @1.36
Double chanceSheffield Wednesday or draw ✓85% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗69% · @1.50
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7% · fair 14.62

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

19:00 WAT, Tuesday 6 October: Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland U21 in the EFL Trophy, played at Hillsborough Stadium.

Current form

Sheffield Wednesday, last 5: WDDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Salford City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Sunderland U21, last 5: DWWLW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Accrington ST, away. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game.

Momentum favours Sheffield Wednesday, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.8 for Sunderland U21.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Wednesday 3.3 xG, Sunderland U21 1.7 xG – a total near 5.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 88% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield Wednesday 67%, draw 18%, Sunderland U21 15%.
  • GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.50.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.50 – longer than our fair 1.44, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Wednesday 3–1 Sunderland U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Sheffield Wednesday67%fair 1.50 · @1.36
Draw18%fair 5.44 · @5.00
Sunderland U2115%fair 6.63 · @5.00
5.00Expected goals
3.29Sheffield Wednesday xG
1.71Sunderland U21 xG
69%Both score
88%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

3–17%
2–16%
3–26%
4–16%
2–25%
4–25%

From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday 3.3 – 1.7 Sunderland U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultSheffield Wednesday to win ✓67%1.501.36
Double chanceSheffield Wednesday or draw ✓85%1.181.12
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗69%1.441.50
Draw no betSheffield Wednesday (draw no bet) ✓82%1.23–
Asian handicapSheffield Wednesday -1 (Asian handicap) ✓61%1.63–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓96%1.04–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗88%1.14–
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73%1.36–
Over/under 4.5 goalsOver 4.5 goals ✗56%1.79–
First team to scoreSheffield Wednesday to score first ✓65%1.53–
Half-time resultSheffield Wednesday ahead at half-time ✓54%1.87–
Half-time / full-timeHT Sheffield Wednesday / FT Sheffield Wednesday ✓47%2.12–
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7%14.62–

Recent results

Sheffield Wednesday – last 6

WDDWWW
22 Sep@ Salford City2–1W
19 Sepvs Stockport County0–0D
12 Sepvs Wigan0–0D
5 Sep@ Peterborough2–1W
1 Sep@ Wycombe2–1W
29 Augvs Bromley7–2W
2.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Sunderland U21 – last 6

DWWLWD
22 Sep@ Accrington ST3–3D
18 Sepvs Norwich City U213–1W
11 Sepvs Ipswich Town U214–2W
31 Aug@ Brentford U211–5L
24 Augvs Nottingham Forest U215–1W
19 Augvs Jong PSV U211–1D
2.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland U21.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21 head-to-head page →

More EFL Trophy predictions

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FT Accrington ST1 Salford City1 Pens 5–4 122%3.25X21%3.40257%1.91 2.0–3.0xG GGBoth teams to score 71%@1.50 ✓
FT Blackpool2 Crewe2 Pens 4–2 160%1.62X18%3.90222%3.90 3.1–1.9xG GGBoth teams to score 68%@1.50 ✓
FT Rotherham0 Bradford4 120%3.30X21%3.20260%1.95 1.0–2.0xG X2Bradford or draw 80%@1.29 ✓
FT Port Vale2 Mansfield Town0 143%2.50X23%3.10235%2.40 2.1–1.9xG GGBoth teams to score 66%@1.57 ✗
FT Shrewsbury0 Stockport County2 115%4.50X20%3.50265%1.62 1.7–3.3xG GGBoth teams to score 67%@1.70 ✗
FT Grimsby0 Burton Albion0 Pens 2–4 141%2.30X22%3.25238%2.62 1.5–1.5xG GGBoth teams to score 64%@1.44 ✗
FT Fleetwood Town4 Barnsley1 122%3.10X21%3.80257%1.80 1.5–2.5xG GGBoth teams to score 65%@1.53 ✓
FT Doncaster1 Liverpool U210 167%1.44X22%4.20211%5.00 3.7–1.8xG GGBoth teams to score 73%@1.40 ✗

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.

Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21?

On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Sunderland U21 15%.

How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21?

We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21?

Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday 3–1 Sunderland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.

When is Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21?

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Hillsborough Stadium.

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.