Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction, odds & betting tips – 17/09/2024

Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday will meet in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 17 September.

With both teams struggling to find their form early in the season, who will emerge victorious from this game? Find out by reading our Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction right here.

Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction: A low-scoring duel awaits?

Key Stats

• Both teams have scored in just three of the seven games Sheff Wed have played this season.
• We did not see both teams score in any of the last seven H2H meetings between these two teams.
• Sheffield Wednesday have won both of their EFL Cup games away from home.

Correct score prediction: Blackpool 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday

While Blackpool haven't lost in five games in a row, we can Sheff Wed narrowly edging them out in this match, just like they did in their last there H2H meetings. On top of that, their last two duels have ended in 1-0 wins for Sheff Wednesday, which we can see happening in this game too.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies without a favourite 

• HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
• DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
• AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

We rarely see the bookies price both teams the same way, but we can see from these Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday odds that this is the case and that the bookies clearly don't know what to expect from this match.

This makes sense since Blackpool are in better form and hosting the game, but they also play in a league below Sheffield Wednesday, so it's hard to choose the expected winner.

In any case, if you like our tips for this game, remember to also take a look at our top betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Sheffield Wednesday with an advantage

Sheffield Wednesday have beaten Blackpool in their last three meetings, while we saw a draw and a win for Blackpool in the two games before that. The Owls also have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record against Blackpool: 39-15-25.

England Championship 07/03/15

Blackpool

0

Sheff Wed

1

England Championship 26/12/14

Sheff Wed

1

Blackpool

0

Blackpool preview: Hoping to extend their good run in the League Cup

After eliminating Burton and Blackburn, Blackpool have a good chance to once again get to the next stage of the EFL Cup since they're now hosting Sheffield Wednesday, who are far from good form. Meanwhile, Blackpool have only won five points in League One after five rounds, but they are also undefeated in their last five matches in a row if we count all competitions.

Meanwhile, Blackpool have a clean bill of health, with Dominic Ballard being the only doubt after he was taken off in the last game because of a minor injury.

Predicted lineup: O'Donnell (GK), Lawrence-Gabriel, Pennington, Husband, Ashworth, Apter, Evans, Norburn, Hamilton, Rhodes & Beesley

England League 1 01/10/24

D

Lincoln City

1

Blackpool

1

England League 1 28/09/24

W

Burton Albion

0

Blackpool

3

England League 1 24/09/24

W

Huddersfield

0

Blackpool

2

England League 1 21/09/24

W

Charlton

1

Blackpool

2

England EFL Cup 17/09/24

L

Sheff Wed

1

Blackpool

0

Sheffield Wednesday preview: Looking for another away win in the EFL Cup

For the third time in a row, Sheffield Wednesday will play away from home in the EFL Cup, after they've previously beaten Hull and Grimsby to reach this stage. Meanwhile, the Owls have been struggling to find their form in the Championship, where they are close to the relegation zone with four points from five games.

When it comes to team news, Ben Hammer remains on the sidelines with an injury.

Predicted lineup: Charles (GK), Palmer, Ihiekwe, Famewo, Johnson, Paterson, Chalobah, Fusire, Kobacki, McNeill & Ugbo

England Championship 02/10/24

D

Bristol City

0

Sheff Wed

0

England Championship 28/09/24

W

West Brom

2

Sheff Wed

3

England Championship 21/09/24

L

Luton

2

Sheff Wed

1

England EFL Cup 17/09/24

W

Blackpool

0

Sheff Wed

1

England Championship 14/09/24

D

QPR

1

Sheff Wed

1

Player to watch: Charlie McNeill

With two goals in the EFL Cup for Sheffield Wednesday, the young English forward is one of the key reasons whey the Owls have reached this stage of the competition and he's our player to watch against Blackpool too.