Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Notts County play Sheffield Wednesday at home on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Meadow Lane (Nottingham). For us, Sheffield Wednesday (48%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Notts County are 17th in the table, on 14 points after 12 matches (3W 5D 4L), and Sheffield Wednesday are 9th, on 20 points (5W 5D 3L).
What to expect
For us, Sheffield Wednesday are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.8%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and we rate it at 54%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 54% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 51% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 51%.
- Out: Notts County 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 54%, best price 1.75). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Notts County: no absences. Absent for Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 3.90 | 3.71 | 2.08 |
| Market average | 3.70 | 3.49 | 1.94 |
| Lowest odds | 3.02 | 3.13 | 1.85 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.26 | 73.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.92 | 1.86 | 50.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.98 | 1.91 | 49.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.29 | 3.08 | 30.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.71 | 54.4% |
| BTTS – no | 2.15 | 2.04 | 45.6% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.4%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Notts County 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Notts County 17th (14 points), Sheffield Wednesday 9th (20 points).
- Absences: Notts County 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
Who will win Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: team news and absences
Notts County
- No reported absences
Sheffield Wednesday
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 |  Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 |  Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 |  Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 |  Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Sheffield Wednesday -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.86); Both teams to score (1.75).
Who will win Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
We estimate: Notts County win 25%, draw 27%, Sheffield Wednesday win 48%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 20 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Meadow Lane, Nottingham.
Who will be missing?
Notts County: no absences. Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.92); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 49% (odds 1.98).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 54% (odds 1.75).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.8%), then 0–1 (10.8%) and 1–2 (9.5%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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