Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football England - EFL Cup Hillsborough Wed 17 Sep 02:45
Grimsby Town FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby

Championship club Sheffield Wednesday host League Two outfit Grimsby in this EFL Cup match at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 17 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Close Encounter

Grimsby +0.25 at 1.84 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Sheffield Wednesday, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Wednesday Won Previous H2H Clash

Sheffield Wednesday lost when last in action. At Hillsborough, they were turned over 3-0 at home to Bristol City in the Championship. Henrik Pedersen's men had 50% possession but failed to have a shot on target.

Grimsby Town hosted Cambridge United at Blundell Park in their previous game, with League Two clash ending in a 1-1 draw.

In their last EFL Cup games, Wednesday hosted Leeds United and won on penalties (1-1 after 90 mins), while Grimsby produced a giant-killing performance, dumping Manchester United out of the competition after a thrilling 2-2 draw and penalty shootout.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wednesday overcame Grimsby in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-1 scoreline away at Blundell Park.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Ethan Horvath (GK), Joe Emery, Ernie Weaver, Cole McGhee, Olaf Kobacki, Sean Fusire, Rio Shipston, Jarvis Thornton, Reece Johnson, Jamal Lowe, George Brown.

Grimsby confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym (GK), Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, George McEachran, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

We’re siding with Grimsby at 1.84 in this EFL Cup match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

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Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby EFL Cup & league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Grimsby in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Grimsby in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Grimsby in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 9 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 17 of their last 20 games.

Grimsby +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday Wednesday logo 0 - 1 Grimsby logo Grimsby

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Grimsby +0.25
Total Goals Under 2.5
Both Team To Score No

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby 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 Full-Time Odds Suggest Wednesday Victory

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this EFL Cup encounter and you can get 2.55 that Sheffield Wednesday win and 2.70 that Grimsby Town triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get 3.50.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Wednesday at 1.80 and Grimsby at 1.88.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at 1.72.

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Half-Time Result
Double Chance
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Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Bailey Cadamarteri Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in favourite Bailey Cadamarteri to find the net first can get 5.75, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is 2.95.

Player Goals
Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)
Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)
Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)
Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)
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Team Stats

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

Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday Stats
Grimsby logo Grimsby Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Wednesday vs Grimsby without reviewing the latest team news. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup and the newest injury information.

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Grimsby Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

24 Ethan Horvath
32 Joe Emery 30 Ernie Weaver 28 Cole McGhee
19 Olaf Kobacki 4 Sean Fusire 20 Rio Shipston 37 Jarvis Thornton 27 Reece Johnson
9 Jamal Lowe 29 George Brown
1 Christy Pym
5 Harvey Rodgers 21 Tyrell Warren 17 Cameron McJannet 16 Reece Staunton
20 George McEachran
14 Justin Amaluzor 4 Kieran Green 8 Evan Khouri 30 Charles Vernam
9 Jaze Kabia

Grimsby Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Sheffield Wednesday Substitutes

  • 2Liam Palmer
  • 10Barry Bannan
  • 11Ike Ugbo
  • 17Charlie McNeill
  • 22Gabriel Otegbayo
  • 25Logan Stretch
  • 31William Grainger
  • 33Yisa Alao
  • 41Favour Onukwuli

Grimsby Substitutes

  • 3Jayden Sweeney
  • 7Jamie Walker
  • 10Jude Soonsup-Bell
  • 12Neo Eccleston
  • 15Geza David Turi
  • 18Darragh Burns
  • 23Henry Brown
  • 29Clarke Oduor
  • 33Charlie Casper

Previous Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

13 Sep Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-3 Bristol City
30 Aug Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-2 Swansea
27 Aug EFL Cup
Sheffield Wed 4-1 Leeds
23 Aug Championship
Wrexham 2-2 Sheffield Wed
16 Aug Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-3 Stoke
14 Aug EFL Cup
Bolton 5-7 Sheffield Wed

Previous Grimsby Lineups

13 Sep League Two
Grimsby 1-1 Cambridge
06 Sep League Two
MK Dons 2-3 Grimsby
30 Aug League Two
Grimsby 0-1 Bristol Rovers
28 Aug EFL Cup
Grimsby 14-13 Man United
23 Aug League Two
Accr. Stanley 1-1 Grimsby
20 Aug League Two
Walsall 0-1 Grimsby
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