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Sheffield Wednesday v Cambridge United: 27 October 2026 · 19:45 at Hillsborough Stadium (Sheffield). We have Sheffield Wednesday (46%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United: 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 Cambridge United are 8th, on 21 points (5W 6D 3L).
- Attack and defence. On average Sheffield Wednesday score 1.8 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.1; for Cambridge United the figures are 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Sheffield Wednesday: 5W 3D 3L, goals 20–12; Cambridge United: 5W 5D 2L, goals 20–17.
- Head to head. From 6 meetings: 3 wins for Sheffield Wednesday, 1 win for Cambridge United and 2 draws, with the goals at 16–4.
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 (11.3%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and we rate it at 59%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 56% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 6; Sheffield Wednesday 3 wins, 2 draws, Cambridge United 1 win.
- An average of 3.3 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Sheffield Wednesday 20–12, Cambridge United 20–17.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 56%.
- Out: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Cambridge United 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 59%, best price 1.62). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Absent for Cambridge United: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.10 | 3.74 | 3.50 |
| Market average | 2.04 | 3.57 | 3.34 |
| Lowest odds | 1.98 | 3.18 | 3.04 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.21 | 76.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.75 | 1.69 | 55.5% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.30 | 2.11 | 44.5% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.91 | 2.68 | 34.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.45 | 2.25 | 41.4% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 27/10/26, 18:00. 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 Cambridge United, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Sheffield Wednesday 9th (20 points), Cambridge United 8th (21 points).
- Form in the competition: Sheffield Wednesday 5W 3D 3L (20:12), Cambridge United 5W 5D 2L (20:17).
- H2H: 6 matches: Sheffield Wednesday 3W 2D 1L, goals 16–4.
- Absences: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Cambridge United 0.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United: more betting tips
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United: team news and absences
Sheffield Wednesday
- No reported absences
Cambridge United
- 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 Cambridge United?
Sheffield Wednesday -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.83); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United?
We estimate: Sheffield Wednesday win 46%, draw 26%, Cambridge United win 28%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 27 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield.
Who will be missing?
Sheffield Wednesday: no absences. Cambridge United: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.75); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 44% (odds 2.30).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.3%), then 2–1 (9.4%) and 1–0 (9.1%).
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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