Bradford City vs Wycombe prediction and betting tips on February 21, 2024
In the upcoming Wednesday, a semifinal match of the Football League Trophy will take place at the Valley Parade arena, where Bradford City will face Wycombe Wanderers. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts on our website.
Bradford City
The pinnacle of the "Bantams'" recent history could be considered their participation in the 2012/13 English League Cup final, where they eliminated London's Arsenal along the way. They defeated Aston Villa in the semifinals over two legs. However, Bradford City suffered a heavy defeat to Swansea City in the final, losing 0-5.
At present, the "citizens" occupy the 13th position in the League Two table, with no chance of promotion at the end of the current season. Last weekend, Mark Hughes' team defeated Sutton United at home (1-0). This victory extended the "Bantams'" unbeaten streak to five matches - four victories and one draw. On their way to the tournament semifinal, the "citizens," after winning their group, eliminated Liverpool U-21, Derby, and Doncaster.
Wycombe Wanderers
The "Chairboys" have never managed to break into the elite division. In the 2000/01 season, the team reached the semifinals of the FA Cup, where they lost to Liverpool (2-1). In the 2006/07 season, Wycombe Wanderers played in the semifinals of the Football League Cup, where they drew with London's Chelsea at home (1-1) and suffered a defeat away (0-4).
Currently, "The Blues" reside in League One; however, like their semifinal opponent, they hover in the middle of the league table. Moreover, the team is only six points clear of the relegation zone. In their last match, Wycombe drew at home with Oxford United (0-0), and before that, they suffered a defeat to Bolton. After winning their group, Wycombe progressed to the semifinals, defeating the youth teams of Fulham, West Ham, and Brighton along the way.
Interesting facts about the match and personal meetings
- In the current season, the teams faced each other in the early stages of the FA Cup. Wycombe Wanderers defeated Bradford away with a score of 2-1.
Bradford City vs Wycombe Wanderers Prediction
We believe that Wycombe Wanderers have a greater chance of reaching the final. The team is playing at a higher level in the tournament and should demonstrate this class difference, as was the case in the FA Cup. Our bet is "Wycombe Wanderers to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.74.