Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Predictions
League One · England
Sheffield Wednesday
AI Predicted Score
1 - 1
Plymouth
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Draw
@ 3.5(+12% edge)
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth: Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday arrive at Hillsborough sitting 9th, three points behind 5th-placed Plymouth, after a run of two consecutive home draws and just one win in their last five. Their home record is notable for its solidity—just 5 goals conceded in 7 matches, but also for a tendency to share the points, with 4 draws from those games. Plymouth, meanwhile, have the division's fifth-best away record, taking 13 points from 7 on the road, but have alternated between wins and losses in recent weeks, including a 3-2 win at Cambridge and a 3-0 defeat at Stevenage.
The statistical shape of this fixture is defined by Wednesday's defensive discipline at home (0.71 conceded per home game) against a Plymouth attack that averages 1.86 goals per away match but is also prone to conceding (1.71 per away). Both sides' recent matches have been low-scoring more often than not—Wednesday's last five average 2.6 goals, Plymouth's 2.6 as well—and neither has a strong BTTS trend. Set-piece data shows Wednesday averaging 4.6 corners in their last five, Plymouth 3.4, suggesting moderate set-piece threat but not a likely deciding factor. Discipline is in line with league averages, with both sides around 2 yellow cards per game.
Given the convergence of scoring and concession rates, and the high draw frequency in Wednesday's home record, the model expects a tight, competitive match with little to separate the teams. The most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw, supported by both teams' season-long averages and recent form. Margins are slim, and a single moment—such as a set-piece or defensive lapse—could tip the result either way.
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Over 2.5 Goals
52%
BTTS: Yes
56%
Likely Scores
1-1 · 1-0 · 2-1
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth that most previews miss.
- 1Sheffield Wednesday have conceded just 5 goals in 7 home matches, the joint-second best home defensive record in the division.
- 2Plymouth's away matches average 3.57 total goals, but 2 of their last 3 away have finished under 2.5 goals.
- 3Four of the last six meetings between these sides at Hillsborough have ended with a clean sheet for the home side.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth(2)
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Match Result: Draw@ 3.54
The draw probability is modelled at 32% (odds equivalent 3.13), while the market offers 3.5 (28.6% implied), giving a 12% edge. Both teams have drawn 5 and 2 of their 13 and 14 matches respectively, and Wednesday have drawn 4 of 7 at home.
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BTTS: No@ 2.48
BTTS 'no' is modelled at 44% (odds equivalent 2.27), with the market at 2.5 (40% implied), for a 10% edge. Both sides have failed to score in 2 or more of their last 5, and neither has a high BTTS count recently.
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The Case For This Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Prediction
Statistically, Sheffield Wednesday's home defensive record (5 goals conceded in 7 at Hillsborough) meets a Plymouth side that scores 1.86 per away game but concedes 1.71, suggesting a balanced encounter. Both teams have drawn multiple recent matches and show similar season-long scoring rates, with Wednesday at 1.69 goals per game and Plymouth at 1.5. The model expects a tight contest, with neither side likely to dominate, and the most probable result is a low-scoring draw.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Both teams' last 5 matches average under 3 goals per game.
Defence
- →Plymouth average 1.86 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per away game.
Match Context
- →Sheffield Wednesday have drawn 4 of 7 home matches this season.
🚩 Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.5 corners for Sheffield Wednesday and 4.6 for Plymouth, for an expected total of 10.1. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (55%). Over 8.5: 68% · Over 10.5: 43%.
How Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Sheffield Wednesdaylast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Plymouthlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Sheffield Wednesday have struggled for wins lately, with a DDLLW form string and just one victory in their last five, though they remain tough to beat at home. Plymouth have been inconsistent—DWLLW in their last five—but have shown they can win on the road, with four away victories already this season. Both sides are coming off draws and have similar recent defensive and attacking outputs.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game
- +Dominant in possession — 57% avg
What History Says: Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth
Wednesday have dominated recent home meetings, winning the last three at Hillsborough without conceding. Overall, the last 10 meetings are narrowly in Wednesday's favour (5 wins to 4), but only one draw, suggesting a tendency for one side to edge it. Clean sheets have been a feature for the home team in this fixture.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
5
Sheffield Wednesday wins
1
Draws
4
Plymouth wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth
The model identifies the draw as offering the most value, with a 12% edge over market odds (3.5 vs model 3.13). BTTS 'no' also shows a modest value edge, given both teams' recent low BTTS rates and Wednesday's strong home defensive numbers. No significant value is found in the 1x2 home or away prices.
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1X2
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Things to Watch: Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth
- ⚠️Both teams have shown some volatility in recent results, with Wednesday's 5-0 win and Plymouth's 3-2 away win outliers in otherwise tighter games.
- ⚠️Lineups are not available at time of analysis; late injuries or rotation could shift attacking or defensive strength.
- ⚠️Goal distribution is moderately wide due to both sides' occasional high-scoring outliers.
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Final Verdict
Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 PlymouthThe model calls a 1-1 draw, with the strongest signal coming from Wednesday's high home draw rate (4 in 7) and Plymouth's balanced away scoring/conceding profile. The likeliest way the prediction fails is if Plymouth's attack finds early success against Wednesday's back line, or if Wednesday repeat their rare but explosive home scoring outbursts.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth: Common Questions
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth?
The model gives Sheffield Wednesday a 37% chance, Plymouth a 31% chance, and the draw a 32% chance. Both teams are closely matched on season scoring rates and recent form, making a draw the most probable outcome.
Will both teams score in Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth?
The probability for both teams to score is 56%, with both sides averaging over a goal per game but also keeping only 1 clean sheet each in their last 5 matches. However, recent H2H at Hillsborough have often seen at least one side blank.
Is the draw a value bet in Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth?
Yes, the draw is modelled at 32% (odds equivalent 3.13), while the market offers 3.5 (28.6% implied), giving a 12% edge. Wednesday have drawn 4 of 7 at home this season.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 7 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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