League One · England · Valley ParadeBradford vs Cambridge United prediction & analysis
Bradford or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.18 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
Value bet: Bradford to win @ 1.74 – our chance 64% vs 57% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Bradford 1.9 – 0.8 Cambridge United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Bradford are clear favourites at home with a 64% chance of winning, against 15% for Cambridge United.
Bradford have taken 11 points from their last 6 matches (3W 2D 1L), scoring 1.2 and conceding 0.7 per game. Cambridge United have 8 points from their last 6 (2W 2D 2L), averaging 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
We expect around 2.6 goals (1.9 for Bradford, 0.8 for Cambridge United). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 57%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (14%), 2–0 (13%), 1–1 (10%).
Our pick is Bradford or draw at a 85% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.20 is close to our fair price of 1.18. For a bigger price, Bradford to win at 1.74 is our value angle (64% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Bradford to win ✗ | 64% | 1.55 | 1.74 ▲ |
| Double chance | Bradford or draw ✗ | 85% | 1.18 | 1.20 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 57% | 1.76 | 1.73 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 74% | 1.35 | 1.28 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 50% | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 71% | 1.40 | 1.35 |
| Half-time result | Bradford ahead at half-time ✗ | 45% | 2.22 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Bradford / FT Bradford ✗ | 40% | 2.49 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 14% | 7.38 | – |
Form
Bradford – last 6
| 29 Aug | @ Plymouth | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | vs Burnley | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | @ Sheffield Wednesday | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | vs Peterborough | 2–0 | W |
| 8 Aug | vs Rochdale | 2–0 | W |
| 1 Aug | @ Salford City | 2–2 | D |
Cambridge United – last 6
| 29 Aug | vs Huddersfield | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | vs Millwall | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | @ Bromley | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | vs Wigan | 3–2 | W |
| 8 Aug | vs Barnet | 2–1 | W |
| 4 Aug | @ Norwich | 0–0 | D |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bradford and Cambridge United.
League One table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 14 | +16 | 29 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | +12 | 26 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 13 | +11 | 26 |
| 4 |  Luton | 14 | +6 | 24 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | +2 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 14 | +10 | 22 |
| 7 |  Bradford | 13 | +2 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | +8 | 20 |
| 10 |  Leicester | 13 | +3 | 19 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 13 | +2 | 19 |
| 12 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | +2 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | -2 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | +5 | 17 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 14 | -3 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | +4 | 16 |
| 17 |  Notts County | 12 | -1 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | -12 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | -4 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | -8 | 12 |
| 21 |  Wigan | 14 | -11 | 11 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | -12 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | -10 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | -20 | 9 |
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What is the prediction for Bradford vs Cambridge United?
Our pick is Bradford or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Bradford vs Cambridge United?
On our numbers Bradford have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Cambridge United 15%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Cambridge United?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
When is Bradford vs Cambridge United?
Bradford vs Cambridge United (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Valley Parade.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.