Our Birmingham vs Bradford Prediction: 2-1
Birmingham vs Bradford in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 18, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Birmingham vs Bradford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Charlton
Birmingham must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England League 1 victory over Charlton in their last outing. In that match, Birmingham saw 56% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 56% | 6 (2) | 0.95 | 53 |
Charlton | 44% | 5 (1) | 0.33 | 35 |
Bradford's Last Match – Newport County vs Bradford
Determined to get back to winning ways, Bradford must win after their 0-0 England League 2 draw against Newport County on February 15. In that match, Bradford recorded 27% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport County | 73% | 7 (4) | 0.98 | 59 |
Bradford | 27% | 9 (4) | 0.86 | 49 |
Birmingham vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.17 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.4 scored and 0.3 conceded per game.
Birmingham 17-7
Bradford 14-3
What are the odds for this match?
Birmingham to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.2
Bradford to win: @6