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.

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.

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 after 90 mins), while Grimsby produced a giant-killing performance, dumping Manchester United out of the competition after a thrilling 2-2 draw and penalty shootout.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Sheffield Wed	40	1	9	30	24	81	-57	24:81	-6

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Grimsby	39	17	11	11	57	43	14	57:43	62

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Ethan Horvath (GK), Joe Emery, Ernie Weaver, Cole McGhee, Olaf Kobacki, Sean Fusire, Rio Shipston, Jarvis Thornton, Reece Johnson, Jamal Lowe, George Brown.

Grimsby confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym (GK), Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, George McEachran, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia.

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.

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

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby 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 latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this EFL Cup encounter and you can get +155 that Sheffield Wednesday win and +170 that Grimsby Town triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +250.

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 -125 and Grimsby at -114.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+250

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+120

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-370

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-114

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+114

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

+102

Those interested in favourite Bailey Cadamarteri to find the net first can get +475, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +195.

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

First

+195

Anytime

+475

Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Nathaniel Chalobah (Wednesday)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Barry Bannan (Wednesday)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Harry Amass (Wednesday)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Yan Valery (Wednesday)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

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

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