Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Sep 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby

Championship club Sheffield Wednesday host League Two outfit Grimsby in this EFL Cup match at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 16 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Close Encounter

Grimsby +0.25 at -119 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Sheffield Wednesday, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Wednesday Won Previous H2H Clash

Sheffield Wednesday lost when last in action. At Hillsborough, they were turned over 3-0 at home to Bristol City in the Championship. Henrik Pedersen's men had 50% possession but failed to have a shot on target.

Grimsby Town hosted Cambridge United at Blundell Park in their previous game, with League Two clash ending in a 1-1 draw.

In their last EFL Cup games, Wednesday hosted Leeds United and won on penalties (1-1 AET), with Grimsby getting a penalty shootout win when hosting Manchester United (2-2 AET).

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wednesday overcame Grimsby in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-1 scoreline away at Blundell Park.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

We’re siding with Grimsby at -119 in this EFL Cup match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest EFL Cup injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Grimsby in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Grimsby in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Grimsby in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 9 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 17 of their last 20 games.

Grimsby +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Grimsby Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -119 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday 0 - 1 Grimsby

A 1-0 win in favor of Grimsby is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Wednesday Victory

The bookies have Sheffield Wednesday as +123 favourites for this EFL Cup clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 45% likely to win. Grimsby Town are the +210 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

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 -167 and Grimsby at +116.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -149.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+260

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+130

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-400

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+110

Bailey Cadamarteri Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in favourite Bailey Cadamarteri to find the net first can get +420, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +170.

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

First

+170

Anytime

+420

Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Nathaniel Chalobah (Wednesday)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Barry Bannan (Wednesday)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Harry Amass (Wednesday)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Yan Valery (Wednesday)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Di'Shon Bernard (Wednesday)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Sheffield Wednesday Stats

Grimsby Stats

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Wednesday vs Grimsby without reviewing the latest team news. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup and the newest injury information.