League One· Regular Season - 2· Hillsborough
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 20 August 2026 · Kick-off
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Bradford +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Bradford or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Sheffield Wednesday +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.41 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| 1XSheffield Wednesday or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Bradford to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Bradford -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.45 | - |
| 1Sheffield Wednesday to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Sheffield Wednesday -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.94 | - |
Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford preview & analysis
Match preview
Sheffield Wednesday host Bradford in the League One (Regular Season - 2) at Hillsborough on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 2 meetings between these sides, Sheffield Wednesday have won 0, Bradford have won 1 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bradford narrow favourites: Sheffield Wednesday 23%, draw 38%, Bradford 39%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.3 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 62% for both teams to score.
Head to head
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 19 |
| 2 | Bradford | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 17 |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 16 |
| 4 |  Huddersfield | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +7 | 16 |
| 5 |  Cambridge United | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 16 |
| 6 |  Reading | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +11 | 15 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wednesday | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 15 |
| 8 |  Oxford United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 14 |
| 9 |  Stevenage | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford?
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Bradford are favourites. Our model gives Sheffield Wednesday a 23% chance of winning, Bradford 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford?
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We rate both teams to score at 62%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford kick off?
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at Hillsborough, Sheffield.
