All eyes will be on Brentford Community Stadium as Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday battle for a place in the quarterfinal of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 29 October. View our free Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions below.
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Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Seven of Brentford's last eight matches went above the 2.5-goal line.
- At least three goals were scored in each of the last four encounters between these teams.
- Sheffield Wednesday trailed at halftime in six of their last seven clashes with Brentford.
- Brentford came out on top the last three times these teams met.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Brentford have a near-perfect record at home this season. In six home games across all competitions, they have five wins and a draw, scoring exactly three goals per game on average. Given that the Bees were the victors in their last three clashes with Sheffield Wednesday, we are fairly confident that they will maintain their unbeaten home run with a victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brentford are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW:4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY:13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is important to note that while Brentford ply their trade in the Premier League, Sheffield Wednesday are a Championship side.
Interestingly, Brentford have been the best home team in the top tier of English football this season, winning four out of five Premier League games at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Given the difference in quality between these teams, it is unsurprising that Brentford are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to note that Brentford opened the scoring in four of their last five matches, and in nine of their last 10 meetings with Sheffield Wednesday. Considering the Bees also had the lead at the halftime break in six of the last seven skirmishes between these outfits, HT Brentford to win has an appealing look at 5/6 (1.83). That one has a 54.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Brentford?
Sheffield Wednesday have lost three consecutive encounters between these sides, conceding 10 times whilst scoring only once.
England Championship 24/02/21
Brentford
Sheff Wed
England Championship 21/10/20
Sheff Wed
Brentford
England Championship 07/03/20
Brentford
Sheff Wed
England Championship 07/12/19
Sheff Wed
Brentford
England Championship 26/02/19
Sheff Wed
Brentford
Brentford preview: Looking to maintain their unbeaten run at home
Thomas Frank will not be able to call upon the services of Gustavo Nunes, Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, Joshua Da Silva, and Rico Henry, as these players are sidelined with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Flekken (GK), Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Berg, Norgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter & Wissa.
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Ipswich
0
Brentford
1
England Premier League 04/05/25
W
Man Utd
3
Brentford
4
England Premier League 01/05/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Brentford
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Brighton
2
Brentford
4
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Arsenal
1
Brentford
1
Sheffield Wednesday preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
As for Sheffield Wednesday, Nathaniel Chalobah (muscle injury) and Ben Hamer (finger injury) are expected to miss this cup contest, while Akin Famewo remains doubtful after coming off injured in the victory against Portsmouth last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Iorfa, Bernard, Palmer, Lowe, Bannan, Charles, Valentin, Windass, Musaba & Smith.
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Watford
1
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Portsmouth
1
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Middlesbrough
1
Sheff Wed
2
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Stoke
2
Sheff Wed
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
1
Sheff Wed
0
Player to watch: Bryan Mbuemo
Bryan Mbuemo put in a solid performance last weekend, scoring twice in Brentford's 4-3 victory over Ipswich. The former Troyes player has been impressive in recent weeks, scoring six times in his last seven appearances for club and country. Mbuemo will fancy his chances against Sheffield Wednesday.