Bet Builder Tip For Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds

With an intriguing EFL Cup second-round clash at Hillsborough, Leeds United visit Sheffield Wednesday in a match that offers plenty of betting angles. After a commanding Championship campaign last season, the Peacocks are expected to assert themselves against an Owls side still struggling to find their rhythm in the early stages of 2025-26.

Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds, which has been placed with Bet365:

🔍 Leeds to Score Over 3 Goals

Leeds arrive at Hillsborough with attacking talent capable of inflicting significant damage, especially against a defence that has looked vulnerable. Sheffield Wednesday’s recent 2-2 draw with Wrexham, despite showing some character, highlighted continued defensive issues. The Owls have now conceded eight goals in four matches across all competitions, and more worryingly, they’ve only managed one clean sheet in their last eleven outings at home.

Daniel Farke’s men, though humbled 5-0 at Arsenal over the weekend, were dominant in the Championship last term and have already beaten Everton 1-0 in their Premier League opener. Their attacking lineup, likely to include Wilfried Gnonto, Dan James and Lukas Nmecha, should have too much pace and quality for a patched-up Wednesday backline missing key figures like Di’Shon Bernard.

In last season’s league meetings, Leeds put five unanswered goals past Wednesday across both fixtures – a 2-0 away win followed by a 3-0 triumph at Elland Road. With injuries plaguing the home side, and confidence low following a poor start to the campaign, the visitors should be capable of racking up at least three or four goals once more.

🔍 Leeds to Have Over 3.5 Shots on Target in the First Half

Given Wednesday’s fragile defence and Leeds’ ability to start matches on the front foot, a high number of early attempts on target is to be expected. Leeds registered strong attacking metrics throughout last season, frequently peppering opposition goals early in matches to set the tone. Farke encourages aggressive pressing and front-foot football, particularly against lower-league opposition.

Meanwhile, the hosts have conceded first in three of their four matches this term and tend to begin slowly. Their League Cup clash with Bolton saw them reduced to ten men early, and even in their recent draw with Wrexham, they were trailing at the break. With Leeds expected to dominate possession and territory, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them hit the target at least four times before half-time.

Wednesday’s inexperienced midfield – likely to include Rio Shipston and Jarvis Thornton – may struggle to shield the backline, while wing-backs are often forced deep, inviting pressure from Leeds’ wingers and full-backs. That imbalance could see the Peacocks creating a flurry of chances before the interval.

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🔍 Leeds to Have Over 3.5 Shots on Target in the Second Half

Should the first 45 minutes not produce the goals Leeds are after, the second period could see them ramp up their attacking efforts even further. Sheffield Wednesday’s fitness levels have been called into question, and with a stretched squad and a threadbare bench, they may find it difficult to cope with sustained pressure.

Leeds have the luxury of fresh options, with players like Joel Piroe or Crysencio Summerville potentially available to come on and inject additional energy late on. Even in their loss to Arsenal, Leeds attempted to salvage pride late on, a mentality that Farke will want to instil in cup competitions too.

Crucially, Wednesday have conceded seven of their last ten goals in the second half, highlighting a tendency to drop off late in matches. This makes them particularly susceptible once Leeds start rotating and turning the screw. Expect further shots on target as Wednesday retreat deeper and fatigue takes its toll.

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