{"id":1481677,"date":"2026-08-25T11:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T10:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1481677"},"modified":"2026-08-25T11:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T10:56:19","slug":"bradford-vs-burnley-predictions-betting-tips-26-08-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/bradford-vs-burnley-predictions-betting-tips-26-08-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Bradford City vs Burnley predictions and betting tips: Clarets favoured but Bantams a threat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bradford City<\/a> vs Burnley<\/a> meet in a Carabao Cup second-round tie at Valley Parade on Wednesday at 7.45pm, with the Championship visitors favoured against spirited League One hosts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnley dropped into the Championship over the summer, while Bradford are flying high in League One, and a competitive cup tie is in prospect. Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Premium Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Eadson makes Burnley favourites but expects Bradford to make life awkward on a big night at Valley Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premium Tip<\/th>Odds<\/th>Why we\u2019re backing it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Burnley to win<\/strong><\/td>11\/10<\/td>Burnley are still searching for their first Championship win this season but showed their cup pedigree by beating Notts County on penalties in the previous round. Bradford City, meanwhile, have won all three of their competitive games this season, although the Clarets boast a significant step up in quality and have won five of the last six meetings between these sides. With a place in the Carabao Cup third round at stake, back Burnley to get the job done at Valley Parade<\/td><\/tr>
Both teams to score<\/strong><\/td>4\/5<\/td>Cup ties between sides from different divisions often open up, and Bradford carry a real goal threat at Valley Parade. With Burnley likely to make changes, chances at both ends look probable.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How Bradford City go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bradford have made a bright start to League One life and will relish hosting Championship opposition under the lights. Valley Parade can be an intimidating venue and the Bantams will fancy an upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh from a fourth-placed League One finish last season, Bradford are well-drilled and dangerous at home. A strong cup run would be a welcome bonus alongside their promotion push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Burnley go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Burnley begin their Carabao Cup campaign fresh from relegation to the Championship, where rebuilding for a promotion tilt is the priority. The cup offers squad players a chance to stake a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect changes from the visitors, but the gulf in resources remains clear. Burnley should have enough quality to edge through, even if the Bantams make them work for it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Head-to-head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bradford and Burnley have not met in recent years, with the clubs having spent the period in different divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bradford City vs Burnley predictions & betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Burnley to win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10<\/td>\n⭐⭐⭐<\/td>\nHigher pedigree, even if rotated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both teams to score<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5<\/td>\n⭐⭐⭐<\/td>\nCross-division cup ties tend to open up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bradford City or draw (Double Chance)<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6<\/td>\n⭐⭐<\/td>\nValue on a lively home underdog.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20<\/td>\n⭐⭐<\/td>\nChanges on both sides can mean goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burnley to win 1-2<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/1<\/td>\n⭐⭐<\/td>\nHeadline scoreline for a Clarets win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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Bradford City vs Burnley score prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bradford will throw everything at this on a big night, but Burnley’s greater strength in depth should tell in the end. Expect the visitors to edge a competitive tie, with goals at both ends a real possibility. Score prediction: Bradford City 1-2 Burnley.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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