Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2026
Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Predictions
We’ll chance Bradford +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Sheffield Wednesday. A win delivers a payout at -147 although a draw would still land a return.
Scroll down to view our Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Preview
Sheffield Wednesday host Bradford at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 20 August.
Sheffield Wednesday won their last game. It was on their travels where Leyton Orient were beaten 2-1 at BetWright Stadium.
Bradford City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 victory against Peterborough United at The University of Bradford Stadium.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bradford |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wed |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
Main Match Prediction
Bradford have a good chance of winning this League One clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -147 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the League One experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for Bradford at +650 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Kayden Jackson (Bradford) has registered two goals in his past five League One games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +340 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Bradford with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, three or more goals together with Kayden Jackson (Bradford) to be on the scoresheet.
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The draw is currently trading at +225 if you think this League One encounter will end all square, while Sheffield Wednesday have betting odds of +138 and Bradford City are +175 to land a victory of their own.
As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Wednesday at -141 and Bradford at -102.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -149 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Harry Gray is the First Goalscorer favourite at +460 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +200.
Stats: League matches only
Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten over their previous three games at Hillsborough. The Owls have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Bradford have recorded six defeats, three victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheffield Wednesday Home Stats |
1-3-6 | 2.20 | 0.70 | 1.50 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
Bradford Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.80 | 1.20 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Sheffield Wednesday League Stats
Bradford League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sheffield Wednesday this season are Callum Slattery (1), Jamal Lowe (1)
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Lineups & Team News
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League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Stockport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Bradford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Mansfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Bromley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Leicester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Stevenage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Burton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 17 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 18 | Wigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 24 | Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Bradford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 7 | Burton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 | Stockport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Luton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Sheffield Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bromley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | MK Dons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Leicester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Wycombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Wigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Peterborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Wimbledon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 22 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 23 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 24 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
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