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Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland U21 Stats

Data last updated: Mon 05 Oct 2026, 09:23 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Sheffield Wednesday face Sunderland U21 in the EFL Trophy, a competition known for open play and goal-scoring opportunities. Both teams have shown attacking intent recently, with Sheffield Wednesday scoring 2 goals and Sunderland U21 netting 3 in their last outings. Sunderland U21's youthful squad often plays with high tempo and directness, while Sheffield Wednesday's experience and home advantage could see an open, end-to-end encounter. The match carries moderate stakes, with both sides eager to progress, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring game.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Both teams have a 100% rate of matches with over 2.5 goals recently.
  • Sheffield Wednesday average 5 shots per game, Sunderland U21 average 14, indicating attacking intent.
  • Both sides have a 100% BTTS rate, showing defensive vulnerabilities and offensive strength.
  • Sheffield Wednesday have conceded only 1 goal recently, Sunderland U21 have conceded 3, suggesting open play.
  • Model projects a 58% chance for Over 3.5 Goals, slightly above market , indicating value.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 3.5 Goals with a 58% chance, supported by both teams' recent matches consistently exceeding 2.5 goals and scoring in every game. Sunderland U21's high shot volume (14 per game) combined with Sheffield Wednesday's solid attack and goal threat from players like J. Lowe underpin this expectation. The price offers a small positive edge, reflecting a likely open game with multiple scoring opportunities. No data limitations affect , making this a solid selection for goal-focused bettors.

Recent Over 2.5 Rate100% for both teams
Strong positive
Shots per GameSheffield Wednesday 5, Sunderland U21 14
Strong positive
BTTS Rate100% both teams
Strong positive
Model Chance58% model chance vs 55.6% implied (+2.4 pts)
Positive
Price Edge58% model chance vs 55.6% implied (+2.4 pts)
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a lively encounter with both Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland U21 pushing forward aggressively. Sunderland U21's high shot output and Sheffield Wednesday's clinical finishing, led by J. Lowe, suggest multiple goals. The recent form data and attacking profiles support a high-scoring match, making Over 3.5 Goals a compelling choice for this EFL Trophy fixture.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential and attacking dynamics

“This fixture promises an open game with both sides showing strong attacking intent and defensive lapses, making Over 3.5 Goals a logical expectation given the volume of shots and goal involvement from key players.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Both teams have a 100% rate of matches with over 2.5 goals recently.

Sheffield Wednesday average 5 shots per game, Sunderland U21 average 14, indicating attacking intent.

Both sides have a 100% BTTS rate, showing defensive vulnerabilities and offensive strength.

Sheffield Wednesday have conceded only 1 goal recently, Sunderland U21 have conceded 3, suggesting open play.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last five matches, both teams have consistently produced games with more than 2.5 goals, averaging high shot counts and open play tempo.
  • This trend suggests a continuation of attacking football and defensive gaps, making a high-scoring outcome probable in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Sheffield Wednesday2
Avg goals scored
Sunderland U213
Sheffield Wednesday1
Avg goals conceded
Sunderland U213
Sheffield Wednesday100%
BTTS rate
Sunderland U21100%
Sheffield Wednesday100%
Over 2.5 goals
Sunderland U21100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 58% vs implied 56% · edge +2.4 pts
1.8
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 76%
1.53
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.33
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 88%
1.08
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.25
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 28%
2.38
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Both Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland U21 have scored and conceded in all recent matches, with a 100% BTTS rate and consistent over 2.5 goals outcomes. This pattern highlights defensive vulnerabilities paired with effective attacking play, suggesting that goals will come from both sides and the match will likely exceed 3.5 goals.
Market odds

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

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 76% vs implied 65% · edge +10.6 pts
1.53
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.33
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Sunderland U21 Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 41%
3.9
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Sheffield Wednesday Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 70%
1.24
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Sheffield Wednesday to WinBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.38
Check odds @ 1.38
Sunderland U21 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 18%
5.75
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 19%
5.25
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The 58% for Over 3.5 Goals sits against roughly 55.6% implied by the current price (+2.4 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Sheffield Wednesday and 100% for Sunderland U21, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Sheffield Wednesday

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
22 Sep 2026A Salford City2-1

Sunderland U21

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
22 Sep 2026A Accrington ST3-3
Best odds for this sectionSunderland U21 Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 41% vs implied 26% · edge +15 pts
3.9
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 45%
2.74
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 82%
1.08
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Sheffield Wednesday Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 70%
1.24
Check odds @ 1.24
Sheffield Wednesday to WinBet365 guide price · model 63%
1.38
Check odds @ 1.38
Sunderland U21 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 18%
5.75
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 19%
5.25
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Recent form data shows both teams consistently involved in high-scoring matches, with Sheffield Wednesday scoring 2 and conceding 1, and Sunderland U21 scoring 3 and conceding 3 in their last games. Both sides have a perfect record for over 2.5 goals in recent matches, reinforcing the expectation of an open, goal-rich encounter.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Sheffield Wednesday Over 2.5
100%Sunderland U21 Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, both teams have consistently produced games with more than 2.5 goals, averaging high shot counts and open play tempo. This trend suggests a continuation of attacking football and defensive gaps, making a high-scoring outcome probable in this fixture.

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