Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The Peacocks dominated the proceedings when these clubs last met.

Sheffield Wednesday are all locked in to host Leeds United in the round 2 fixture of the EFL Cup 2025-26. The intense fixture between these sides will take place at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday are coming in after taking down Bolton Wanderers in their previous Carabao Cup fixture. It was a close contest between the two sides, but the Owls prevailed via penalties. They will be at home for their next cup competition fixture, and it will be interesting to see their performance here.

Leeds United will play their first game of the EFL Cup this season. They have been a part of two English Premier League games till now and are coming in after getting dominated at the hands of Arsenal in their previous game. The Peacocks will be away from home this time around, but will be feeling confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sheffield, England
• Stadium: Hillsborough
• Date: Wednesday, August 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 26; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT
• Referee: Robert Jones
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Sheffield Wednesday: W-W-L-D

Leeds United: W-L

Players to Watch

Ike Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday)

Ike Ugbo scored one of three goals for Sheffield Wednesday in their last EFL Cup game and will play an important role yet again. The 26-year-old forward knows how to help his side in the attacking front, but the upcoming fixture is going to be a big challenge for them.

Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United)

Even though he failed to score a goal in the last fixture for Leeds United, he remains one of the main men in the attacking front for his side. Lukas Nmecha is a capable player who can score goals in the final third. He is ready to lead his side in the attacking front yet again.

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Match Facts

• Leeds United are on a three-match winning run against Sheffield Wednesday.
• The Owls have not been able to secure a goal in any of their last four meetings against the Peacocks.
• Sheffield Wednesday are on a two-match winless run.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leeds United to win @1/6 bet365
• Lukas Nmecha to score @9/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Bruno Fernandes, Di’Shon Bernard and Nathaniel Chalobah will not be in action for Sheffield Wednesday as they are injured.

Leeds United will be without the services of Ethan Ampadu as he is injured. Dominic Calvert-Lewin might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 81

Sheffield Wednesday won: 38

Leeds United won: 23

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Charles (GK); Valery, Otegbayo, Iorfa, Lowe, Palmer; Fusire, Bannan, Ingelsson; Lowe, Ugbo

Leeds United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Perri (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Tanaka, Gruev, Stach; James, Nmecha, Gnonto

Match Prediction

Even though the Peacocks will be away from home, they will be looking confident. Leeds United are likely to emerge victorious against Sheffield Wednesday in their EFL Cup round 2 clash.

Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-3 Leeds United

Telecast Details

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