Bradford vs Peterborough: English League Cup Fourth-Round Clash – Who Will Progress?
Bradford
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In the fourth round of the English League Cup, we will witness a clash between Bradford and Peterborough. The match will take place on Tuesday, October 27, kick off at 20:45 CET, and I have a betting tip for this fixture.
Bradford vs Peterborough: Match Facts and H2H
- Bradford are unbeaten in 11 consecutive matches.
- Bradford have kept a clean sheet in five consecutive matches.
- Peterborough are winless in their last three matches.
- Peterborough have failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 consecutive matches.
- Bradford are unbeaten in their last four home matches.
- Bradford have won 47% of their matches this season without conceding, compared to 6% for Peterborough.
- Peterborough have lost 24% of their matches without scoring, compared to 6% for Bradford.
- Bradford beat Peterborough 2-0 in their most recent head-to-head encounter.
Bradford vs Peterborough: Match Preview
Bradford and Peterborough both play in League One, the third tier of English football. The two teams faced each other earlier this season, with Bradford claiming a 2-0 victory. Overall, the sides occupy very different positions in the League One table.
Bradford have collected 22 points from 12 rounds and sit third in the League One table. The team are challenging for a top-two finish and will be looking to secure automatic promotion to the Championship. They also have the best defensive record in the league, having conceded just five goals. However, their attack has been far from impressive, with just ten goals scored, making them the second-lowest-scoring team in League One.
Peterborough have scored more goals, with 11, but have conceded 21. They sit 21st in the table and are fighting to avoid relegation from League One. The team are just one point behind 20th place, but they need to start picking up points more consistently. Peterborough are winless in their last three matches, recording two draws and one defeat.
Probable lineups
- Bradford: McCracken; Pennington, Baldwin, Pratt; O'Keeffe, Sarcevic, Connolly, Touray; Lapslie, Phillips; Beesley
- Peterborough: Bass; Johnston, Mendonca, Feeney, Mills; Kelly, Khela; Shofowoke, Williams, Edwards; Masara
Prediction
Bradford will host Peterborough and have a good chance of reaching the quarter-finals. I think they can get the job done, so my betting tip is a Bradford win.
