Newcastle vs Bradford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Sep 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Newcastle vs Bradford

Premier League side Newcastle host League One team Bradford in this EFL Cup match at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 24 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We think Newcastle can beat Bradford by at least three goals and that means backing the favourites at -2.5 on the Asian Handicap. We’re excited by the odds of -103 and think that this bet has a strong chance.

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Newcastle United played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Vitality Stadium against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Tyneside team recorded 44% possession and had one shot on target.

Bradford City won their previous game 3-1. This was a League One away victory at Cardiff City Stadium against Cardiff City.

In the last EFL Cup round, Bradford claimed a 3-0 win when visiting Stoke City.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Newcastle	24	9	6	9	33	33	0	33:33	33

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Bradford	28	14	7	7	36	31	5	36:31	49

Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale (GK), Emil Krafth, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, William Osula, Anthony Gordon.

Bradford confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Sam Walker (GK), Neill Byrne, Matthew Pennington, Ciaran Kelly, Bradley Halliday, Tommy Leigh, Max Power, Ibou Touray, Nick Powell, Stephen Humphrys, Bobby Pointon.

Newcastle vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Newcastle vs Bradford bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Newcastle should prove too strong in this EFL Cup match and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap at -2.5. Odds of -103 represent value as we expect the favourites to score plenty of goals.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the EFL Cup experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Newcastle vs Bradford EFL Cup & league stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Newcastle in 3 of their last 10 games at home.

The best betting sites make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Newcastle 4 - 0 Bradford

One bet that has caught our eye is Newcastle to claim a 4-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Newcastle vs Bradford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Newcastle United are the huge -714 favourites to win this EFL Cup encounter which indicates a 88% probability of landing the spoils according to the available betting odds. Bradford City are the underdogs at +1700 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

Should you want to back Newcastle to lead at the break, then there is -217 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Bradford have been chalked up at +900 and the draw is +215.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -167 about Both Teams to Score No.

When it comes to every EFL Cup match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-714

X

+750

2

+1700

Half-Time Result

1

-217

X

+215

2

+900

Draw No Bet

1

-3333

2

+1050

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.25

-112

2 Hcp +2.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+123

No

-167

Anthony Gordon can be backed to find the net anytime at -118, with +290 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

First

-118

Anytime

+290

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

First

-112

Anytime

+290

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

First

-102

Anytime

+300

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

First

+104

Anytime

+340

William Osula (Newcastle)

First

+108

Anytime

+300

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

First

+155

Anytime

+410

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Joelinton (Newcastle)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Dan Burn (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Sven Botman (Newcastle)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lewis Hall (Newcastle)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+143

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-147

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-149

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-167

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-200

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-213

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-238

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Dan Burn (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Sven Botman (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Over 3.5

-263

Under 3.5

-

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Over 3.5

-233

Under 3.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-

William Osula (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-270

Under 2.5

-

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-263

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Joe Willock (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Joelinton (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Lewis Miley (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Fabian Schär (Newcastle)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

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

Newcastle Stats

Bradford Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 9 matches
• 2 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 5 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.89 goals scored and 1.22 conceded in the previous 9 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 5 away matches
• An average of 3.11 goals per game in the previous 9 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 5 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 9 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 5 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 9 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 5 away matches

Newcastle vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

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