Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Notts County are at home to Sheffield Wednesday on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Meadow Lane (Nottingham). Our favourites are Sheffield Wednesday (48%). Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Notts County are 17th with 14 points after 12 matches (3W 5D 4L), whereas Sheffield Wednesday are 9th with 20 points (5W 5D 3L).
What to expect
Sheffield Wednesday should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 1–2, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.8%) is the single most probable outcome. We think the teams are evenly matched.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and our probability for it is 54%. We estimate both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 51%.
Prediction: key points
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 51%.
- Absent: Notts County 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 54%, best available odds 1.75). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Notts County are missing: no absences. Sheffield Wednesday are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 3.90 | 3.71 | 2.08 |
| Market average | 3.70 | 3.49 | 1.94 |
| Lowest odds | 3.02 | 3.13 | 1.85 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.26 | 73.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.92 | 1.86 | 50.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.98 | 1.91 | 49.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.29 | 3.08 | 30.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.71 | 54.4% |
| BTTS – no | 2.15 | 2.04 | 45.6% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.4%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Notts County 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Notts County 17th (14 points), Sheffield Wednesday 9th (20 points).
- Absences: Notts County 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
Who will win Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: who is missing
Notts County
- No reported absences
Sheffield Wednesday
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 13 | 8-4-1 | 27:11 | 28 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 12 | 6-5-1 | 20:11 | 23 |
| 4 |  Luton | 13 | 7-2-4 | 26:20 | 23 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 13 | 6-4-3 | 25:13 | 22 |
| 7 |  Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 |  Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 12 | 5-3-4 | 20:18 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 |  Wigan | 13 | 3-1-9 | 11:22 | 10 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our result tip is Sheffield Wednesday to win (odds 2.08), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.75). The safer pick is Draw or Sheffield Wednesday (X2).
Who will win Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our probabilities: Notts County to win 25%, a draw 27%, Sheffield Wednesday to win 48%.
What time and where is kick-off?
20 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Meadow Lane, Nottingham.
Who will be missing?
Notts County: no absences. Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 51% (odds 1.92); under 2.5 goals is at 49% (odds 1.98).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 54% probability (odds 1.75).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.8%); after that come 0–1 (10.8%) and 1–2 (9.5%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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