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As Sheffield Wednesday hosts Bradford City on August 20, 2026, this clash in League One promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams arrive with varying recent forms; Sheffield Wednesday has secured 2 victories in their last 4 matches, showcasing resilience despite some inconsistencies. Conversely, Bradford City is in better shape, having won 3 of their last 5, which could give them a psychological edge going into this fixture.
Tactically, Sheffield Wednesday tends to adopt a more defensive approach, prioritizing solid organization and counterattacking possibilities. They will need to find a way to break through Bradford City’s often compact defense. On the other hand, Bradford has been effective in transitioning quickly into offensive plays, leveraging their pace on the flanks to exploit spaces left by opponents.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.4 for a Sheffield Wednesday victory and 2.74 for an away win, suggesting a keenly contested match is expected. Predicted to finish in a 1:1 draw, this match represents a crucial opportunity for both teams to gain momentum as they push through the league campaign. While recent trends favor Bradford, the home advantage could be pivotal for Wednesday. As always, unpredictable elements in football mean no outcome is guaranteed.
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| Sheff Wed 39.2% |
Draw 27.1% |
Bradford 33.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.47 | 3.66 | 2.74 | |
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2.45 | 3.40 | 2.65 | |
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2.44 | 3.48 | 2.67 | Watch and Bet |
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2.40 | 3.55 | 2.60 | |
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2.38 | 3.36 | 2.84 | |
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2.39 | 3.40 | 2.90 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Leyton Orient – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:2 08.08.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Bolton Wanderers – 1:0 01.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0 01.08.26 Accrington Stanley – Sheffield Wednesday – 0:0 02.05.26 Sheffield Wednesday – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1 |
15.08.26 Bradford City – Peterborough United – 2:0 08.08.26 Bradford City – Rochdale AFC – 2:0 01.08.26 Salford City – Bradford City – 2:2 29.07.26 Bradford City – Preston North End – 3:2 17.07.26 Accrington Stanley – Bradford City – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.08.22 Bradford City – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Huddersfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Bradford City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cambridge Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Mansfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Bromley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Oxford Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Leicester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Burton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Stevenage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Wigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 24 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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