Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 prediction & analysis
58%
Footrivo pick
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.95 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSheffield Wednesday U21 to win ✓58% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · fair 1.51
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.36
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 preview and prediction
The match
Sheffield Wednesday U21 host Wigan Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League on Friday 4 September, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT). Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th with 7 points from 8 games (in the bottom three), while Wigan Athletic U21 sit 12th on 10 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sheffield Wednesday U21's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with Cardiff City U21 0–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Wigan Athletic U21's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Charlton Athletic U21 2–2 away. They average 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Sheffield Wednesday U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 April 2026, finished Wigan Athletic U21 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.2 for Sheffield Wednesday U21 and 1.2 for Wigan Athletic U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win – a 58% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.71, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2158%fair 1.71 · @1.95
Draw20%fair 4.96 · @3.80
Wigan Athletic U2121%fair 4.69 · @3.00
3.40Expected goals
2.16Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
1.24Wigan Athletic U21 xG
66%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–08%
1–07%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.2 – 1.2 Wigan Athletic U21 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 U21 to win✓
58%
1.71
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.52
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday U21 / FT Sheffield Wednesday U21✓
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our pick is Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Wigan Athletic U21 21%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Wigan Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 12:00 (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.
