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’re Predicting Magpies to Win Big

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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Bradford Triumphed in Last Game

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.

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.

Newcastle -2.5 Probability

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

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Bradford

One bet that has caught our eye is Newcastle to claim a 4-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Newcastle -2.5 -103

Both Team To Score No -161

Total Goals Over 2.5 -294

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Newcastle with an Asian Handicap of -2.5, BTTS No together with three or more goals to be scored.

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Newcastle 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.

Newcastle Huge Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Newcastle United are the huge -909 favourites to win this EFL Cup encounter which indicates a 90% probability of landing the spoils according to the available betting odds. Bradford City are the underdogs at +2000 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

Should you want to back Newcastle to lead at the break, then there is -238 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Bradford have been chalked up at +950 and the draw is +230.

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 -161 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Nick Woltemade is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Nick Woltemade can be backed to find the net anytime at -127, with +275 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle)

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)

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Player Shots On Target

William Osula (Newcastle)

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)

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Last 5 Games

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Team Stats

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

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Newcastle vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Newcastle vs Bradford team news before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with timely injury updates.