Sheffield Wednesday v Bradford City Prediction: 50/1 Six-Goal Thriller At Hillsborough?

THERE were some fascinating results on the opening day of our EFL League One season and Tony Incenzo looks ahead to Thursday’s clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City.

Eight teams enjoyed winning starts to boost their League One betting odds for the 2026/27 campaign. By contrast, those sides which suffered disappointing scorelines will look to improve heading into the second round of fixtures.

Here, I take a look at the football betting markets for Thursday’s clash at Hillsborough, with a considered score prediction that is currently available at 50/1 with William Hill.

Sheffield Wednesday v Bradford City Odds:

• Sheffield Wednesday – 6/4
• Draw – 9/4
• Bradford City – 13/8

Sheffield Wednesday preview:

A crowd of up to 30,000 expected for this Yorkshire derby. The Owls are fresh from a 2-1 win at Leyton Orient. Amazingly, this sees Wednesday holding a positive points total for the first time in 15 months.

They navigated a traumatic 2025/26 Championship season finishing rock bottom on 0 (zero) points due to 18 points deducted for financial reasons.

Bradford City preview:

Reflecting on a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Peterborough United thanks to second half strikes by Macaulay Gillesphey and Nick Powell. So no apparent hangover in light of last season’s Play-Off Semi-Final defeat at the hands of Bolton Wanderers.

Could Bradford defy the odds and lift the League One trophy this season? Only time will tell.

Sheffield Wednesday v Bradford City score prediction: Spikey 3-3 (50/1)

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*