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Sheffield Wednesday v AFC Wimbledon Stats

Data last updated: Sun 18 Oct 2026, 17:14 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Sheffield Wednesday and AFC Wimbledon meet in a League One clash where both teams have shown moderate attacking output but differing styles. Sheffield Wednesday ranks higher and has a slightly better points tally, reflecting a more assertive home approach. Wimbledon’s defensive solidity contrasts with their lower goal threat, suggesting a tactical battle with Sheffield Wednesday likely pressing for control. The corner count is expected to be influenced by Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking intent and Wimbledon’s defensive resilience, setting the stage for a contest where set-piece opportunities could be significant.

BT4Y best bet

Over 9.5 Corners

  • Sheffield Wednesday averages 7 corners per game, Wimbledon 5, combining for 12 per match on average.
  • The model estimates a 69% chance for over 9.5 corners, indicating strong value at 1.62 .
  • Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking players generate high shot volumes, increasing corner potential through sustained pressure.
  • Wimbledon’s defensive style may concede corners under pressure despite low goals conceded.
  • Recent form shows Sheffield Wednesday’s matches hit over 2.5 goals 60% of the time, supporting attacking tempo and corner opportunities.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 9.5 Corners with a 69% chance, reflecting Sheffield Wednesday’s aggressive wing play and high shot volume combined with Wimbledon’s defensive posture that often results in forced clearances and corners. Sheffield Wednesday’s average of 7 corners per game and key attackers like L. Barry and Mason Paul James Burstow generating multiple shots per match underpin this. Wimbledon’s tendency to concede corners despite a solid defensive record further supports the likelihood of a high corner count. The price offers positive value with a 7.3% edge and standard staking recommended.

Sheffield Wednesday average corners7 per game
Strong positive
Wimbledon average corners5 per game
Positive
Model chance vs implied chance69% model chance vs 61.7% implied (+7.3 pts)
Strong positive
Attacking shot volumeHigh shots and shots on target from key players
Positive
Defensive style impactWimbledon concedes corners under pressure
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect Sheffield Wednesday to push forward aggressively, generating numerous attacking plays that should lead to multiple corners. Wimbledon’s defensive resilience may reduce goal chances but often results in conceding corners under pressure. The combination of Sheffield Wednesday’s corner averages and Wimbledon’s defensive style makes Over 9.5 Corners a tactically sound choice with strong data backing.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corner market tactical and statistical analysis

“Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking patterns and Wimbledon’s defensive resilience create a scenario ripe for numerous corners, as pressure and forced clearances typically lead to set-piece opportunities. This corner market is well supported by both tactical and statistical evidence.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Sheffield Wednesday averages 7 corners per game, Wimbledon 5, combining for 12 per match on average.

The model estimates a 69% chance for over 9.5 corners, indicating strong value at 1.62 .

Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking players generate high shot volumes, increasing corner potential through sustained pressure.

Wimbledon’s defensive style may concede corners under pressure despite low goals conceded.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

  • In the last two head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored were 3.5, indicating open matches with attacking intent.
  • Over the last five matches, Sheffield Wednesday’s games have a 60% over 2.5 goals rate, suggesting a tempo that encourages attacking plays and set-piece situations conducive to corners.
  • This trend supports the likelihood of a high corner count in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Sheffield Wednesday1.2
Avg goals scored
AFC Wimbledon1
Sheffield Wednesday0.8
Avg goals conceded
AFC Wimbledon0.6
Sheffield Wednesday60%
BTTS rate
AFC Wimbledon40%
Sheffield Wednesday60%
Over 2.5 goals
AFC Wimbledon20%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 50% vs implied 47% · edge +3.6 pts
2.15
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.7
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 72%
1.2
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 47%
2.05
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 54%
1.67
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 36%
2.62
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Both teams show contrasting goal profiles with Sheffield Wednesday scoring 1.2 goals per game and Wimbledon 1.0, but Wimbledon’s matches have a low over 2.5 goals rate of 20%, indicating a more controlled, lower-scoring approach. BTTS rates are moderate, with Sheffield Wednesday at 60% and Wimbledon at 40%, suggesting goals may be limited but corners will arise from attacking pressure rather than open goal exchanges.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 74% · edge +1.5 pts
1.36
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AFC Wimbledon Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
3
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AFC Wimbledon to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
4.75
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 54%
1.67
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%
3.8
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Sheffield Wednesday Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.38
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The 69% for Over 9.5 Corners sits against roughly 61.7% implied by the current price (+7.3 pts). Sheffield Wednesday lead the corner sample at 7 per match, with AFC Wimbledon lower at 5.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Sheffield Wednesday

DDDWW
Last 52W 3D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 3D 1L
10 Oct 2026A Huddersfield2-2
19 Sep 2026H Stockport County0-0
12 Sep 2026H Wigan0-0
05 Sep 2026A Peterborough2-1
01 Sep 2026A Wycombe2-1

AFC Wimbledon

LDDWW
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 3D 3L
10 Oct 2026A Plymouth1-2
26 Sep 2026A Cambridge United1-1
17 Sep 2026H Milton Keynes Dons0-0
12 Sep 2026H Doncaster1-0
07 Sep 2026A Bromley2-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 62% vs implied 47% · edge +15 pts
2.15
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AFC Wimbledon Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
3
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AFC Wimbledon to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
4.75
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Home / DrawBetUK guide price · model 76%
1.18
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%
3.8
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Sheffield Wednesday Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.38
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Sheffield Wednesday to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
1.65
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Recent form shows Sheffield Wednesday’s matches have a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals and a similar rate for BTTS, indicating open games with attacking intent that often generate corners. Wimbledon’s lower over 2.5 goals rate of 20% suggests more defensive matches, but combined corner averages remain high enough to support the over 9.5 corners selection.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Sheffield Wednesday Over 2.5
20%AFC Wimbledon Over 2.5
3.5H2H avg goals
In the last two head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored were 3.5, indicating open matches with attacking intent. Over the last five matches, Sheffield Wednesday’s games have a 60% over 2.5 goals rate, suggesting a tempo that encourages attacking plays and set-piece situations conducive to corners. This trend supports the likelihood of a high corner count in this fixture.

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