Our Stoke vs Bradford Prediction: 1-1
Stoke vs Bradford in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 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 – Southampton vs Stoke
Stoke will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England Championship victory over Southampton on August 23. In that match, Stoke recorded 35% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 65% | 15 (2) | 2.31 | 62 |
 Stoke | 35% | 8 (4) | 1.19 | 41 |
Bradford's Last Match – Peterborough vs Bradford
Bradford will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England League 1 stalemate against Peterborough on August 23. In that match, Bradford controlled 42% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 58% | 0 (4) | 0.86 | 44 |
 Bradford | 42% | 0 (4) | 1.34 | 49 |
Stoke vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 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 | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.9 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Stoke 13-7
Bradford 19-6
What are the odds for this match?
Stoke to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.8
Bradford to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825