Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford prediction, odds & betting tips – 10/01/2026

Sheffield Wednesday will face Brentford at Hillsborough on Saturday to book a place in the FA Cup fourth round.

View our Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford predictions below.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford prediction: Comfortable victory for the away side

Key stats

• Sheffield Wednesday are winless in their last 19 matches.
• The Owls have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six games.
• There have been under 4.5 cards in the last 10 meetings between the two sides.

Correct score prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Brentford

Sheffield Wednesday are in terrible form at the moment, lying at the bottom of the Championship table with minus seven points from 25 games.

They have lost 12 of their last 19 games, the other seven being draws, and are heading into this game on the back of two defeats in a row.

Brentford, on the other hand, are on a roll here, winning four of their last five games, drawing the other one.

The fixture has seen over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches, and therefore, we predict they will pick up a comfortable win away from home.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Brentford strong favourites

HOME: 17/2 (9.5) – 10.5%

DRAW: 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%

AWAY: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.5%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

We can see Brentford are clear favourites to win the game, as per the bookies. They are priced at 2/7 (1.29) with 77.5% chances of winning the match.

Brentford have been winning the first half in the last five meetings between the two sides, and bookies back them at HT/FT winner at 4/5 (1.8) with 55.6% chances of happening.

There have been over 2.5 goals in four of the last five meetings, and 8/15 (1.53) odds with 65.4% looks tempting.

Also, there have been under 10.5 corners in recent games for both teams, and therefore Under 10.5 corners at 10/11 (1.91) odds is attractive.

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Most recent H2Hs: Brentford dominate

The two sides last met in the EFL Cup in 2024, where Brentford won 5-4 on penalties, after the match ended 1-1 at normal time.

In the previous five fixtures, the Bees have won four, which give them a psychological edge, even if we discount the form they are in.

Sheffield Wednesday preview: Can they finally pick up a win?

The home side are still missing a host of key players, with Di'Shon Bernard, Ernie Weaver, Liam Cooper, Max Lowe, Nathaniel Chalobah, Olaf Kobacki and George Brown all sidelined.

Barry Bannan and Bailey Cadamarteri could be given rest, and Henrik Pedersen may rotate his side for this fixture.

Predicted lineups: Charles (GK), Palmer, Otegbayo, McGhee, Fusire, Shipston, Alao, Johnson, Redmond, McNeill & Moses

Last five results:

• QPR 3-0 Sheff Wed
• Preston 3-0 Sheff Wed
• Sheff Wed 0-0 Blackburn
• Sheff Wed 2-2 Hull City
• Ipswich 3-1 Sheff Wed

Brentford preview: Riding high on momentum

With games coming thick and fast, Keith Andrews may give rest to some of his first-team players, but they can still field a strong side capable of winning the tie comfortably.

Fabio Carvalho, Josh Dasilva and Antoni Milambo are still out injured, while Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara are on international duties at the AFCON.

Predicted lineups: Kelleher (GK), Hickey, Pinnock, Van Den Berg, Henry, Jensen, Henderson, Nelson, Damsgaard, Peart-Harris & Lewis-Potter

Last five results:

• Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
• Everton 2-4 Brentford
• Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
• Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth
• Wolves 0-2 Brentford

Player to watch: Jordan Henderson

The former Liverpool skipper has reinvented himself under Keith Andrews at the heart of central midfield.

The 35-year-old has made 20 appearances in the Premier League, starting in 15 of them, and has scored one goal and registered three assists.