Blackburn vs Bradford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

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. 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Nicholas Michalski (GK), Kristi Montgomery, Lewis Miller, Scott Wharton, Harry Pickering, Axel Henriksson, Sondre Tronstad, Sidnei Tavares, Dion De Neve, Makhtar Gueye, Igor Tyjon.

Bradford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Walker (GK), Aden Baldwin, Joe Wright, Ciaran Kelly, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Ibou Touray, George Lapslie, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Will Swan.

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

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 2 - 0 Bradford

There are odds of +900 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.

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.

Latest Sondre Tronstad Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+900

First

--100

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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

If you’re looking to wager Bradford City to secure victory in the EFL Cup, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +170. Blackburn Rovers are on offer at betting odds of +145 and the draw is +260.

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 -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+260

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+116

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-357

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-102

Andy Cook is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Those interested in favourite Andy Cook to find the net first can get +510, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +205.

Andy Cook (Bradford)

First

+205

Anytime

+510

Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Alex Pattison (Bradford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Bobby Pointon (Bradford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

George Robert Lapslie (Bradford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Clarke Oduor (Bradford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lewis Travis (Blackburn)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Dominic Hyam (Blackburn)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Tyreik Wright (Bradford)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ciarán Kelly (Bradford)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lewis Richards (Bradford)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Neill Byrne (Bradford)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Bradley Halliday (Bradford)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Alden Baldwin (Bradford)

First

-

Anytime

--100

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

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.