Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday preview and prediction
The match
Oldham host Sheffield Wednesday in the Friendlies Clubs on Saturday 1 August, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Oldham's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Stockport County 0–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Sheffield Wednesday's last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Accrington ST 0–0 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.0 for Oldham and 1.8 for Sheffield Wednesday. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 61%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Oldham 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Oldham24%fair 4.24 · @3.70
Draw19%fair 5.16 · @3.65
Sheffield Wednesday57%fair 1.75 · @1.80
2.85Expected goals
1.04Oldham xG
1.80Sheffield Wednesday xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
0–110%
1–210%
0–29%
1–06%
1–36%
From our goals model: Oldham 1.0 – 1.8 Sheffield Wednesday expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Wednesday to win✗
57%
1.75
1.80
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.49
1.40
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday ahead at half-time✗
40%
2.48
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday / FT Sheffield Wednesday✗
34%
2.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
9.57
–
Form
Oldham – last 6
LLLDWW
28 Jul
vs Stockport County
0–1
L
21 Jul
vs Bolton
1–3
L
14 Apr
@ Barrow
2–3
L
6 Apr
vs Milton Keynes Dons
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Colchester
3–1
W
24 Mar
vs Notts County
3–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sheffield Wednesday – last 6
DWDLWL
1 Aug
@ Accrington ST
0–0
D
18 Jul
vs Preston
3–2
W
14 Jul
@ Hallam
0–0
D
11 Jul
vs West Brom
0–3
L
2 May
vs West Brom
2–1
W
22 Apr
@ Middlesbrough
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oldham and Sheffield Wednesday.
What is the prediction for Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
On our numbers Oldham have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sheffield Wednesday 57%.
How many goals will there be in Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our predicted score is Oldham 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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