Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds: Mega 66/1 Bet Builder Tip 26/08/2025

The second round of the EFL Cup has served up a brilliant clash as Sheffield Wednesday meet Leeds United at Hillsborough. The two sides, separated by a division battle, face off in the Yorkshire derby on Tuesday night (26/08/2025).

Sheffield Wednesday's off-field troubles are well-documented

Leeds United made a much-needed excellent start against Everton on the opening weekend, securing a 1-0 win against the Toffees thanks to a penalty from Lukas Nmecha. The Peacocks were then humbled by a brilliant Arsenal side at the Emirates, losing out 5-0 to the Gunners.

Leeds United are the favourites for this fixture, having won the last three meetings between the two sides and without conceding in four against the Owls.

Ahead of the game, we have picked out a 66/1 bet builder tip for one of the standout fixtures in the second round of the EFL Cup.

Here is a breakdown of each tip that makes up Tuesday's Mega Bet Builder for Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds United...

• Daniel James to score
• Jarvis Thornton to be carded
• Sam Byram to be carded
• Over 2.5 goals to be scored
• Over 9.5 Corners

Daniel James to score

Daniel James scored in the league fixture between the two sides last season, with the Welshman scoring at Hillsborough. Daniel James was ever-present for Leeds United last season, scoring 12 goals in 30 league starts in the Championship.

Jarvis Thornton to be carded

Jarvis Thornton could be set to make another appearance in this competition, given the injury issues to Nathaniel Chalaboh, who is expected to be out until mid-September. Jarvis Thornton featured in the previous round for Sheffield Wednesday, and the young midfielder was booked against Bolton Wanderers.

Sam Byram to be carded

Sam Byram is expected to feature, with Daniel Farke set to rest the likes of Jayden Bogle at right back. Byram received four yellow cards last season in the Championship and committed 0.5 fouls per game.

Over 2.5 goals to be scored

Sheffield Wednesday have not kept a clean sheet in 15 matches. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in the last five matches involving the Owls.

Over 9.5 Corners

Sheffield Wednesday have averaged six corners per game in the Championship so far this season, with Leeds United averaging just over 4.5.

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