Bradford vs Newcastle United U21 prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.70Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBradford to win ✓73% · @1.20
Double chanceBradford or draw ✓91% · @1.04
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.70
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 11.83
Bradford vs Newcastle United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Bradford host Newcastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 22 September, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Valley Parade. Bradford are 2nd with 6 points from 3 games, while Newcastle United U21 sit 3rd on 2 points.
Form guide
Bradford's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Luton 1–0 away. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Newcastle United U21's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Leeds United U21 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Bradford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.9 for Bradford and 1.1 for Newcastle United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 64%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bradford 73%, draw 18%, Newcastle United U21 9%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.70, above our fair price of 1.56, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Bradford 2–1 Newcastle United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bradford73%fair 1.38 · @1.20
Draw18%fair 5.55 · @5.50
Newcastle United U219%fair 10.73 · @11.00
4.00Expected goals
2.91Bradford xG
1.09Newcastle United U21 xG
64%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
3–18%
2–08%
3–08%
4–16%
1–16%
From our goals model: Bradford 2.9 – 1.1 Newcastle United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bradford to win✓
73%
1.38
1.20
Double chance
Bradford or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.70 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Bradford ahead at half-time✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bradford / FT Bradford✗
52%
1.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
11.83
–
Form
Bradford – last 6
WWWWLL
19 Sep
@ Luton
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Notts County
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ Leyton Orient
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Mansfield Town
1–0
W
1 Sep
vs Cambridge United
1–2
L
29 Aug
@ Plymouth
0–2
L
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Newcastle United U21 – last 6
LWLLLL
19 Sep
@ Leeds United U21
0–2
L
15 Sep
@ York
3–1
W
8 Sep
@ Boreham Wood
1–2
L
31 Aug
vs Fulham U21
0–4
L
24 Aug
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
1–3
L
18 Aug
@ Tamworth
3–5
L
1.3Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bradford and Newcastle United U21.
What is the prediction for Bradford vs Newcastle United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Bradford vs Newcastle United U21?
On our numbers Bradford have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Newcastle United U21 9%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Newcastle United U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bradford vs Newcastle United U21?
Our predicted score is Bradford 2–1 Newcastle United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Bradford vs Newcastle United U21?
Bradford vs Newcastle United U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:30 (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.
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