Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
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Value bet: Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win @ 1.95 – our chance 57% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultSheffield Wednesday U21 to win ✓57% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · fair 1.51
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.40
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sheffield Wednesday U21 welcome Wigan Athletic U21 for a Professional Development League fixture on Friday 4 September (12:00 WAT). In the table, Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th, in the drop zone, on 7 points after 8 matches; Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th (lower half) with 10. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: DDWWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Cardiff City U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Wigan Athletic U21, last 5: DLDWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Charlton Athletic U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Sheffield Wednesday U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Wigan Athletic U21.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Apr 2026) it ended Wigan Athletic U21 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.1 xG, Wigan Athletic U21 1.3 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 66% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield Wednesday U21 57%, draw 21%, Wigan Athletic U21 22%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.36.
Price worth noting: Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2157%fair 1.75 · @1.95
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.80
Wigan Athletic U2122%fair 4.48 · @3.00
3.40Expected goals
2.13Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
1.27Wigan Athletic U21 xG
66%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–08%
1–07%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.1 – 1.3 Wigan Athletic U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win✓
57%
1.75
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.52
1.36
Draw no bet
Sheffield Wednesday U21 (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.39
–
Asian handicap
Wigan Athletic U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
74%
1.34
–
First team to score
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to score first✓
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday U21 / FT Sheffield Wednesday U21✓
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Wigan Athletic U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 12:00 (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.
