Our Stoke vs Bradford Prediction: 1-1
Stoke vs Bradford in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Stoke 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
Stoke's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Stoke
Stoke will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 England Championship victory over Sheff Wed on August 16. In that match, Stoke recorded 46% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Wed | 54% | 10 (5) | 1.3 | 49 |
Stoke | 46% | 10 (5) | 1.8 | 37 |
Bradford's Last Match – Bradford vs Luton
Bradford will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England League 1 triumph against Luton on August 16. In that match, Bradford controlled 39% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradford | 39% | 0 (6) | 1.98 | 47 |
Luton | 61% | 0 (3) | 0.42 | 61 |
Stoke vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.8 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.