Our Blackburn vs Bradford Prediction: 2-2
Blackburn vs Bradford in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Blackburn 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
Blackburn's Last Match – West Brom vs Blackburn
Blackburn will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England Championship defeat at the hands of West Brom on August 9. In that match, Blackburn controlled 56% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Brom | 44% | 10 (5) | 1.18 | 28 |
 Blackburn | 56% | 6 (1) | 0.18 | 59 |
Bradford's Last Match – Northampton vs Bradford
Bradford should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Northampton on August 9. In that match, Bradford had 47% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 53% | 0 (1) | 0.1 | 38 |
 Bradford | 47% | 0 (1) | 1.31 | 39 |
Blackburn vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Blackburn | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.57 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackburn are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Blackburn 18-9
Bradford 18-7
What are the odds for this match?
Blackburn to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.75
Bradford to win: @4.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925