Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday | Prediction | EFL League One | 05/09

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05 Sept 2026 07:30

Peterborough United and Sheffield Wednesday face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Peterborough United's home ground, the London Road Stadium (Weston Homes Stadium).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Peterborough United Football Club Limited and Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals

Market: 2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals · @ 2.14

2.14

Last updated: 01-09-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Draw

Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.25 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

Peterborough United preview

Peterborough United heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 4 matches, Peterborough United Football Club Limited secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Posh's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.

Peterborough United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 81 goals, of which 2 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 0.5 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Harry Leonard, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Archie Collins has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, Peterborough United has conceded 7 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.75 per game) and 86 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.46 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Peterborough United's Latest Results

Sheffield Wednesday preview

Sheffield Wednesday comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 14 draws, and 36 losses.

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 2.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.8.

The Owls's offensive system is led by Jamal Lowe, the team's top scorer this season. The jamaican forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Barry Bannan. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 103 goals in 56 matches, averaging 1.84 per match.

Sheffield Wednesday's Latest Results