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Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Sheffield Wednesdayvs Bolton Wanderers
Our predictionBolton Wanderers to win
Model score: Low · 19/100
Score hint: 0-1

The model puts Bolton Wanderers at 43%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Sheffield WednesdayDraw2 · Bolton Wanderers
Full team comparison

Most likely scorelines

1-112.5%
0-110.6%
1-08.9%
1-28.8%
0-07.6%
0-27.4%
Team strength rating
Sheffield Wednesday
40
Bolton Wanderers
49

Recent form

Sheffield WednesdayLDDWL
Bolton WanderersLDLDW

Expected goals

1.18Sheffield Wednesday
xG
1.40Bolton Wanderers
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score52%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Sheffield Wednesday Bolton Wanderers

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Bolton Wanderers win2.13Fair (-1.0%)
Double chanceBolton Wanderers or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Draw3.52+0.8%
1X2Sheffield Wednesday3.19+0.2%
1X2Bolton Wanderers2.13-1.0%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

The model puts Sheffield Wednesday at 30%. The model puts the draw at 27%. The model puts Bolton Wanderers at 43%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.

The market leans toward Bolton Wanderers. Sheffield Wednesday is priced at 3.185. The draw is priced at 3.52. Bolton Wanderers is priced at 2.13.

Sheffield Wednesday have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. Bolton Wanderers have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 5 of their head-to-head meetings.

Sheffield Wednesday have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Bolton Wanderers have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 52% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Sheffield Wednesday or Bolton Wanderers?

Our model rates Bolton Wanderers as the most likely outcome at 43% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers?

A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 4 Sheffield Wednesday wins, 5 draws, 6 Bolton Wanderers wins.

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