Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City Prediction & Preview
League One (England) · Aug 20, 2026 · kickoff 19:00 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
LEAGUE ONE (ENGLAND)
Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City
Model pick: Sheffield Wednesday (53%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: No
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.55 – 0.75
Total goals: 2.3
Over 2.5: 45%
Both teams score: 48%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Sheffield Wednesday | Bradford City |
|---|
| League position | #24 (0 pts) | #14 (0 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | n/a | n/a |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 0.8 / 1.2 | 2.2 / 1.0 |
*Sheffield Wednesday shown at home, Bradford City shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Sheffield Wednesday — last 5
DWDLW
At home: keeps a clean sheet 33% of the time; 47% of home games go over 2.5.
Bradford City — last 5
LWWDW
On the road: clean sheet 22% of the time; 51% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Sheffield Wednesday (home) | Bradford City (away) |
|---|
| This season record | n/a | n/a |
| Clean sheet rate | 33% | 22% |
| Both teams scored | 51% | 55% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 51% |
| Top scorer | – | Antoni Sarcevic (11) |
League One (England) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.6
Home wins: 43%
Draws: 26%
Away wins: 31%
Over 2.5: 49%
BTTS: 52%
Use these League One (England) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.55 vs 0.75):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-0 (16%) |
| Double chance — Sheffield Wednesday or draw (1X) | 82% |
| Double chance — Bradford City or draw (X2) | 44% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 74% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 67% / 33% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 20% / 80% |
| Sheffield Wednesday clean sheet | 47% |
| Bradford City clean sheet | 21% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Sheffield Wednesday is the model's most likely outcome at
53%. Sheffield Wednesday are backed at home, where they average 1.4 goals a game. Goals may be harder to come by (55% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
No.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City — FAQ
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City?
Our statistical model makes Sheffield Wednesday the most likely result at 53%. Full probabilities: Sheffield Wednesday 53%, draw 27%, Bradford City 20%.
Will both teams score in Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City?
The model gives a 48% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'No'.
How many goals in Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City?
Expected goals are 1.55 for Sheffield Wednesday and 0.75 for Bradford City — about 2.3 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-0 (16%). Double chance for Sheffield Wednesday or draw is 82%.