Thu 12 Nov

Oldham v Sheffield Wednesday: numbers & prediction

FA Cup · England · Boundary Park

Oldham

WLDLW
1–1
FTAET 2–1

Sheffield Wednesday

DDLLW
Oldham 29%Draw 22%Sheffield Wednesday 49% Expected goals 1.29 – 1.76
63%
ZoraTips pick

Under 3.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.50Odds

Picks by market

ResultSheffield Wednesday to win ✗49% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.57

Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

FA Cup action on Sunday 8 November: Oldham take on Sheffield Wednesday at Boundary Park from 18:15 WAT.

Form guide

Oldham – form over the last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Northampton 1–0 on the road. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.7 and concede 1.3 per game.

Sheffield Wednesday – form over the last 5: DDLLW Most recently they drew with Blackpool 1–1 at home. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They score 1.5 and concede 1.3 per game.

On form, Oldham have the edge: 1.7 points a game against 1.0.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 1 Aug 2026, finished Oldham 4–0 Sheffield Wednesday.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Oldham 1.3 – 1.8 Sheffield Wednesday in expected goals – roughly 3.0 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 59% likely and both teams score 61% of the time.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Oldham 29% · draw 22% · Sheffield Wednesday 49%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.50.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Under 3.5 goals, rated at 63% confidence at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Oldham 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Oldham29%fair 3.47 · @3.25
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.30
Sheffield Wednesday49%fair 2.04 · @2.15
3.04Expected goals
1.29Oldham xG
1.76Sheffield Wednesday xG
61%Both score
59%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
1–06%

From our goals model: Oldham 1.3 – 1.8 Sheffield Wednesday expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultSheffield Wednesday to win ✗49%2.042.15 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78%1.281.30
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓61%1.641.50
Draw no betSheffield Wednesday (draw no bet)63%1.59–
Asian handicapOldham +1 (Asian handicap) ✓66%1.51–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80%1.251.18
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗59%1.701.62
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓63%1.581.50
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓80%1.261.20
First team to scoreSheffield Wednesday to score first55%1.82–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓39%2.56–
Half-time / full-timeHT Sheffield Wednesday / FT Sheffield Wednesday ✗30%3.38–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9%10.57–

Recent results

Oldham – last 6

WLDLWW
3 Nov@ Northampton1–0W
31 Octvs Crawley Town0–1L
24 Oct@ Barnet1–1D
20 Oct@ Walsall0–3L
17 Octvs Cheltenham4–1W
13 Octvs Leeds United U214–2W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Sheffield Wednesday – last 6

DDLLWD
1 Novvs Blackpool1–1D
27 Octvs Cambridge United1–1D
24 Oct@ Doncaster0–2L
20 Oct@ Notts County0–2L
17 Octvs AFC Wimbledon5–0W
10 Oct@ Huddersfield2–2D
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

1 Aug 2026Oldham v Sheffield Wednesday4–0
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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.

Who will win Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?

On our numbers Oldham have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sheffield Wednesday 49%.

How many goals will there be in Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?

Our predicted score is Oldham 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday?

Oldham vs Sheffield Wednesday (FA Cup) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 18:15 (West Africa Time) at Boundary Park.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.