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The model makes Wolves 58% favourites here. Sheffield Wednesday carry the 18% upset.
The bookmakers open Sheffield Wednesday at @4.80 for this EFL Cup tie, with Wolves out at @1.62.
Our PickWolves to win at @1.62. Model probability 58% vs implied 62%. Priced at fair value, so take it for stability rather than edge.
Priced off the bookmakers and our model. Our verified record so far is on our core leagues — see /accuracy.
xG explained: Expected Goals measures chance quality. 1.5 xG = a side typically converts those chances into 1.5 goals. Outscoring xG = running hot, possible regression risk.
Sheffield Wednesday create chances worth 0.9 a game (and give up chances worth 2.2), leaving them -1.2 a game on the balance. Wolves create 1.0 (giving up 1.7) for a balance of -0.6. On the quality of chances, Wolves look the stronger side. they create more and give up less.
Sheffield Wednesday average 1.2 goals per game and Wolves manage 0.0. Combined that's just 1.2. We make it 53% for three or more, so there's no strong lean on the goals line. Whether both teams score is a genuine coin-flip, and we make it 48%.
Wolves prefer to keep things tight (0.0 conceded per game) and nick a goal on the break. Patience will be key for Sheffield Wednesday against this setup.
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Sheffield Wednesday Win | @4.80 | 17.9% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Draw | @3.60 | 24.1% | William Hill |
| Match Result | Wolves Win | @1.62 | 58.0% | William Hill |
| BTTS | Yes | @1.75 | 47.6% | William Hill |
| BTTS | No | @1.95 | 52.4% | William Hill |
| Goals | Over 2.5 | @1.80 | 53.4% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 2.5 | @2.00 | 46.6% | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 1.5 | @1.25 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 1.5 | @3.80 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Over 3.5 | @3.00 | - | Bet365 |
| Goals | Under 3.5 | @1.38 | - | Bet365 |
Bookmaker prices with the margin still inside — the market's own numbers, not our model. A market priced at 65% still fails about one time in three.
Our model makes Wolves the favourite with a 58.0% win probability, priced off the bookmakers and our model. Our verified record so far is on our core leagues.
Best available odds: Sheffield Wednesday @ 4.80, Draw @ 3.60, Wolves @ 1.62. We compare multiple bookmakers to find the best value.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:45 in the EFL Cup.