Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United — form, head-to-head and match prediction
Our model makes Cambridge United the pick at 49% for Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Sheffield Wednesday face Cambridge United on 27 October 2026 at Hillsborough, Sheffield. Cambridge United are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 49%. This matchday 9 fixture in League One is listed as Sheffield Wednesday - Cambridge United. Kick-off is 19:45 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Sheffield Wednesday: they come in on the back of a defeat, following three wins and one draw before that. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, worth 10 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (27 scored and 83 conceded in 43 matches, 0.63 and 1.93 per game) underlines issues at both ends. That is reflected in a form rating of 47.5 out of 100, and they sit 7th on a goal difference of +10.
Cambridge United: they come in on the back of a draw, following three wins and one draw before that. That is three wins, two draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 11 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (43 scored and 17 conceded in 25 matches, 1.72 and 0.68 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 56.0 out of 100, and they sit 4th on a goal difference of +4.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Sheffield Wednesday | Cambridge United |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 7th | 4th |
| Goal difference | +10 | +4 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWDWW | DWWWD |
| Points from last 5 | 10 | 11 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 11 / 5 | 8 / 5 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 2 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 43 | 25 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 0.63 / 1.93 | 1.72 / 0.68 |
| Points per game (2025) | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 47.5 | 56.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 26% | 49% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Sheffield Wednesday 47.5 versus Cambridge United 56.0, a gap of 8.5, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.00, over 2.5 goals at 49% and both teams to score at 53%.
- First goal: Leans Cambridge United's way at 58%.
The call
The model tilts to Cambridge United at 49%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to under 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Sheffield Wednesday or Cambridge United?
Cambridge United, with an implied win probability of roughly 49%. The full split is 26% Sheffield Wednesday, 25% the draw and 49% Cambridge United.
When and where is Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United being played?
27 October 2026 at Hillsborough, Sheffield, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
Have Sheffield Wednesday and Cambridge United met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Sheffield Wednesday and Cambridge United?
Sheffield Wednesday have taken 10 points from their last five (LWDWW), Cambridge United 11 from theirs (DWWWD). Most recently Sheffield Wednesday took a 0-2 defeat away at Notts County and Cambridge United a 2-2 draw at home to Wycombe.
How many goals are expected in Sheffield Wednesday vs Cambridge United?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.00 — 1.40 for Sheffield Wednesday and 1.60 for Cambridge United. It rates over 2.5 goals at 49%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 53%, so its call is yes.