EFL Cup Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Bradford

Blackburn host Bradford in this EFL Cup match at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Back Riversiders to Have the Edge

We believe that Blackburn will get the better of Bradford and the favourites are excellent value at -133. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

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2-1 Win for Blackburn in Pair’s Previous Clash

Blackburn Rovers were beaten last game and this was on the road at The Hawthorns. West Bromwich Albion claimed a 1-0 Championship victory. Valerien Ismael's team had one shot on target and enjoyed 56% possession.

Bradford City drew on their travels in their previous game. A 0-0 League One scoreline was played out against Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two teams last clashed at The University of Bradford Stadium, with Blackburn recording the away victory. Overcoming Bradford by a 2-1 scoreline.

Blackburn vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Blackburn vs Bradford betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Blackburn look like a spot of value at -133 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this EFL Cup game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest EFL Cup form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Blackburn vs Bradford EFL Cup & league stats:

Blackburn have won 3 of their last 5 games.
Blackburn have won 2 consecutive games at home.

Blackburn to Win Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Blackburn To Win @ -133 Watch Live Bet Now

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Published 21:08, 10 August 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn

2 - 0 Bradford logo

Bradford

There are odds of +700 available that Blackburn land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sondre Tronstad to Score +800

Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn) has scored two goals in his past four matches on home soil. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +800 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Blackburn -133

Total Goals Under 2.5 -106

Anytime Goalscorer Sondre Tronstad +800

It’s great fun to place a bet builder and our picks are Blackburn Rovers to win, no more than two goals in total merged with Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn) to find the net at any time.

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Blackburn vs Bradford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Blackburn Victory

The bookies have Blackburn Rovers at -123 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 55% likely to win this EFL Cup encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Bradford City are trading at +300.

You can choose between Blackburn -0.5 at -127 or Bradford +0.5 at -102 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

You can back Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -128.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Player Goals

Andy Cook (Bradford)

Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Blackburn Stats

Bradford Stats

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

1 win and 1 draw in the previous 2 matches
1 draws have been recorded in the previous 1 away matches.

Goals

An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 2 matches
An average of 0.00 goals scored and 0.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
An average of 0.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 matches
BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 1 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 1 away matches

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Blackburn vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Blackburn vs Bradford before making your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups and the latest injury reports.