Bolton vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Bolton vs Sheffield Wednesday

League One team Bolton host Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in this EFL Cup first round match at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Thursday 14 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Side With the Underdogs

Sheffield Wednesday +1.25 look backable when they clash with Bolton. There’s the chance to get Asian Handicap odds of 1.81 and our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 for the outsiders.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash

Bolton Wanderers were victorious last time out. They secured a 2-0 League One home win against Plymouth Argyle at Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Sheffield Wednesday suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 2-1 Championship scoreline occurred away from home at King Power Stadium against Leicester City. The Owls had just 25% possession and totalled three shots on goal, with Nathaniel Chalobah finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wednesday haven’t lost to Bolton in their past five matches, with the last encounter seeing a 1-1 League One draw played out at Hillsborough. The 5 most recent H2H games have included three Wednesday victories along with two draws.

Confirmed Lineups

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tyler Miller (GK), Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, Sam Inwood, Josh Cogley, Aaron Morley, Ethan Erhahon, Charlie Warren, John McAtee, Carlos Mendes, Daeshon Lawrence.

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Pierce Charles (GK), Guilherme Siqueira, Joe Emery, Ernie Weaver, Reece Johnson, Jarvis Thornton, Rio Shipston, Bruno Fernandes, Olaf Kobacki, Charlie McNeill, Ike Ugbo.

Bolton vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

Sheffield Wednesday with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this EFL Cup clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of 1.81 looking attractive.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key EFL Cup data is helpful.

Key Bolton Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Wednesday in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Wednesday in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Wednesday in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 5 consecutive games against Wednesday.

Wednesday +1.25 Probability

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bolton 1 - 1 Wednesday

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Player Prop Picks

Bolton vs Sheffield Wednesday Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Bolton Win

The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Bolton Wanderers have a 79% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong 1.27 favourites to win this EFL Cup encounter. Sheffield Wednesday are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 9.50.

For those wanting an alternative, Bolton are 1.63 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Wednesday being priced up at 6.75 and the draw is 2.90.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at 1.76.

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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Bolton Stats

Sheffield Wednesday Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Bolton vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups & Team News

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