Our Bolton vs Sheff Wed Prediction: 1-2
Bolton vs Sheff Wed in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 13, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Bolton vs Sheff Wed prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Plymouth
Bolton will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 England League 1 win against Plymouth on August 9. In that match, Bolton controlled 39% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 39% | 0 (2) | 1.59 | 52 |
Plymouth | 61% | 0 (0) | 0.22 | 23 |
Sheff Wed's Last Match – Leicester vs Sheff Wed
Sheff Wed will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England Championship loss against Leicester on August 10. In that match, Sheff Wed recorded 32% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leicester | 68% | 20 (13) | 2.41 | 88 |
Sheff Wed | 32% | 5 (3) | 0.55 | 29 |
Bolton vs Sheff Wed Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Sheff Wed | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 0.44 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Sheff Wed average 0.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Bolton 18-10
Sheff Wed 8-13
What are the odds for this match?
Bolton to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.5
Sheff Wed to win: @5.75