Our Newcastle vs Bradford Prediction: 1-0
Newcastle vs Bradford in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday September 24, 2025. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for Newcastle seems the most probable outcome against Bradford.
This Newcastle 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
Newcastle's Last Match – Bournemouth vs Newcastle
Newcastle will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 England Premier League stalemate against Bournemouth on September 21. In that match, Newcastle controlled 44% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bournemouth | 56% | 4 (2) | 0.56 | 52 |
 Newcastle | 44% | 3 (1) | 0.13 | 57 |
Bradford's Last Match – Cardiff vs Bradford
Bradford will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 England League 1 victory over Cardiff on September 20. In that match, Bradford had 39% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 61% | 0 (5) | 1.89 | 69 |
 Bradford | 39% | 0 (6) | 2.31 | 44 |
Newcastle vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.15 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Bradford average 2.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Newcastle 7-11
Bradford 22-12
What are the odds for this match?
Newcastle to win: @1.111
Draw: @9.5
Bradford to win: @17