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Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool is on 1 November 2026 · 14:00 at Hillsborough Stadium (Sheffield). We think Sheffield Wednesday (54%) are favourites. Below are the tip, the probability of each result, the absences and a look at the match.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Sheffield Wednesday are 9th with 20 points after 13 matches (5W 5D 3L), whereas Blackpool are 19th with 12 points (3W 3D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Sheffield Wednesday have scored 1.8 and conceded 1.1 goals per game on average in this competition; Blackpool average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Sheffield Wednesday: 5W 4D 3L, goals 21–13; Blackpool: 3W 2D 6L, goals 16–20.
- Head to head. In their 11 meetings so far, Sheffield Wednesday have 4 wins, Blackpool have 3 wins and 4 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 7–9.
What to expect
Sheffield Wednesday should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (10.3%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.60), and our probability for it is 61%. We estimate both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 60%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 11; Sheffield Wednesday 4 wins, 4 draws, Blackpool 3 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 1.5 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Sheffield Wednesday 21–13, Blackpool 16–20.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 60%.
- Absent: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Blackpool 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Alternative pick: Over 2.5 goals (probability 60%, best available odds 1.57). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Sheffield Wednesday are missing: no absences. Blackpool are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 1.76 | 4.23 | 4.33 |
| Market average | 1.72 | 3.97 | 4.18 |
| Lowest odds | 1.65 | 3.56 | 3.81 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.19 | 1.15 | 80.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.57 | 1.55 | 60.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.49 | 2.32 | 40.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.42 | 2.38 | 39.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.57 | 1.55 | 59.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.45 | 2.31 | 40.1% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 1/11/26, 12:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.2%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Blackpool, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Sheffield Wednesday 9th (20 points), Blackpool 19th (12 points).
- Form in the competition: Sheffield Wednesday 5W 4D 3L (21:13), Blackpool 3W 2D 6L (16:20).
- H2H: 11 matches: Sheffield Wednesday 4W 4D 3L, goals 7–9.
- Absences: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Blackpool 0.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
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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Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: who is missing
Sheffield Wednesday
- No reported absences
Blackpool
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: 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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What is the best tip for Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
Blackpool +1.5 (Asian handicap) (1.50); Under 3.5 goals (1.60).
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
Our probabilities: Sheffield Wednesday to win 54%, a draw 24%, Blackpool to win 22%.
What time and where is kick-off?
1 November 2026, kick-off at 14:00, at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield.
Who will be missing?
Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Blackpool: 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 60% (odds 1.57); under 2.5 goals is at 40% (odds 2.49).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 60% probability (odds 1.57).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (10.3%); after that come 2–1 (9.8%) and 1–0 (9.0%).
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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