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Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool: 1 November 2026 · 14:00 at Hillsborough Stadium (Sheffield). We have Sheffield Wednesday (54%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Sheffield Wednesday are 9th in the table, on 20 points after 13 matches (5W 5D 3L), and Blackpool are 19th, on 12 points (3W 3D 6L).
- Attack and defence. On average Sheffield Wednesday score 1.8 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.1; for Blackpool the figures are 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Sheffield Wednesday: 5W 4D 3L, goals 21–13; Blackpool: 3W 2D 6L, goals 16–20.
- Head to head. From 11 meetings: 4 wins for Sheffield Wednesday, 3 wins for Blackpool and 4 draws, with the goals at 7–9.
What to expect
For us, Sheffield Wednesday are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (10.3%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.60), and we rate it at 61%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 60% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 60% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 11; Sheffield Wednesday 4 wins, 4 draws, Blackpool 3 wins.
- An average of 1.5 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Sheffield Wednesday 21–13, Blackpool 16–20.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 60%.
- Out: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Blackpool 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals (probability 60%, best price 1.57). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Absent for Blackpool: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.76 | 4.23 | 4.33 |
| Market average | 1.72 | 3.97 | 4.18 |
| Lowest odds | 1.65 | 3.56 | 3.81 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.19 | 1.15 | 80.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.57 | 1.55 | 60.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.49 | 2.32 | 40.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.42 | 2.38 | 39.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.57 | 1.55 | 59.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.45 | 2.31 | 40.1% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 1/11/26, 12:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.2%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Blackpool, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Sheffield Wednesday 9th (20 points), Blackpool 19th (12 points).
- Form in the competition: Sheffield Wednesday 5W 4D 3L (21:13), Blackpool 3W 2D 6L (16:20).
- H2H: 11 matches: Sheffield Wednesday 4W 4D 3L, goals 7–9.
- Absences: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Blackpool 0.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: more betting tips
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool: team news and absences
Sheffield Wednesday
- No reported absences
Blackpool
- 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 Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
Blackpool +1.5 (Asian handicap) (1.50); Under 3.5 goals (1.60).
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool?
We estimate: Sheffield Wednesday win 54%, draw 24%, Blackpool win 22%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 1 November 2026, kick-off: 14:00, venue: Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield.
Who will be missing?
Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Blackpool: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 60% (odds 1.57); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 40% (odds 2.49).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 60% (odds 1.57).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (10.3%), then 2–1 (9.8%) and 1–0 (9.0%).
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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