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Match Information

Date 16/09/2025
Time 18:45:00
Tournament EFL Cup
Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday
Grimsby Town Grimsby Town

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HOME 50.5 Confidence Level (%)
DRAW 28.7 Confidence Level (%)
AWAY 29.9 Confidence Level (%)
Predicted Score 2-1
Half-Time Score 1-1

The Most Dangerous Players - Sheffield Wednesday

The Most Dangerous Players - Grimsby Town

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Published at 09/09/2025

MATCH OVERVIEW

Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town are set to face off in an exciting EFL Cup match at Hillsborough Stadium. Scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 18:45 GMT, this fixture promises to be a pivotal moment in the season for both teams. Sheffield Wednesday, playing at home, will look to capitalize on their familiar surroundings, while Grimsby Town aims to maintain their strong start to the season.

ODDS ANALYSIS

The average odds for this match suggest a competitive encounter, with Sheffield Wednesday slightly favored at 1.98. The odds for a draw stand at 3.49, while Grimsby Town is priced at 3.33. This indicates a close contest, with Sheffield Wednesday having a slight edge due to their home advantage. The probability of a home win is approximately 50.5%, a draw at 28.6%, and an away win at 30.9%.

TEAM ANALYSIS

Sheffield Wednesday

  • Current Form: Sheffield Wednesday has shown mixed form, with an average of 2 goals per match and a 50% over 2.5 goals rate.
  • Strengths: High BTTS percentage (100%) and effective dribbling (13 dribbles per match).
  • Weaknesses: Low possession (37.5%) and high expected goals against (2.27).

Grimsby Town

  • Current Form: Grimsby Town boasts a strong offensive record, averaging 2.5 goals per match and a 100% over 2.5 goals rate.
  • Strengths: High possession (45.5%) and successful crosses (9.5 per match).
  • Weaknesses: Vulnerable to dangerous own half losses (9.5 per match).

Head-to-Head

Historically, Sheffield Wednesday has had the upper hand in previous encounters, but Grimsby Town's current form suggests they could challenge this trend.

KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT

Sheffield Wednesday

  • Ethan Horvath: Key defensive player with 422.49 points.
  • Iké Ugbo: Impactful forward with 1 goal this season.

Grimsby Town

  • Christy Pym: Strong defensive presence with 247.09 points.
  • Charles Vernam: Key offensive player with 1 goal.

STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE

  • Offensive Metrics: Grimsby Town leads with 13 shots per match compared to Sheffield Wednesday's 6.5.
  • Defensive Metrics: Sheffield Wednesday averages 5.5 goalkeeper saves, indicating a strong last line of defense.
  • Possession and Passing: Grimsby Town's higher possession and successful passes suggest better control in midfield.

PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION

Based on the data, Sheffield Wednesday's home advantage and Grimsby Town's offensive prowess set the stage for a competitive match. Key factors include Sheffield's defensive resilience and Grimsby's attacking efficiency. The final score prediction is a 2-2 draw, with both teams likely to score and a high probability of over 2.5 goals.

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