EFL Cup
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Bradford welcome Peterborough on 27 October 2026 · 19:45 at Valley Parade (Bradford), and the referee is T. Kirk. Bradford (58%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Bradford win by 2 or more. Half wins (half the stake back): Bradford win by 1. Loses: a draw, Bradford lose.
Bradford vs Peterborough: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Bradford average 2.0 goals for and 0.3 against, compared with 3.3 for and 1.3 against for Peterborough.
- Form in the competition. Bradford: 3W 0D 0L, goals 6–1; Peterborough: 3W 0D 0L, goals 10–4.
- Head to head. In 17 previous meetings, Bradford have taken 8 wins to Peterborough's 5 wins, plus 4 draws; the goal tally stands at 31–24.
What to expect
In our view Bradford hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.2%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.52), which we give a 63% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 57%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 58%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 17; Bradford 8 wins, 4 draws, Peterborough 5 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.2 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Bradford 6–1, Peterborough 10–4.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
- Unavailable: Bradford 0, Peterborough 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 58%, top price 1.66). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Bradford: no absences. Peterborough will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Bradford vs Peterborough: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.66 | 4.30 | 5.25 |
| Market average | 1.62 | 4.02 | 4.95 |
| Lowest odds | 1.57 | 3.55 | 4.32 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.20 | 1.17 | 79.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.66 | 1.63 | 57.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.29 | 2.23 | 42.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.57 | 2.51 | 37.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.63 | 56.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.15 | 43.2% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 27/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.0%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Bradford 1–1 Peterborough, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Form in the competition: Bradford 3W 0D 0L (6:1), Peterborough 3W 0D 0L (10:4).
- H2H: 17 matches: Bradford 8W 4D 5L, goals 31–24.
- Absences: Bradford 0, Peterborough 0.
Who will win Bradford vs Peterborough?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
Bradford vs Peterborough: more betting tips
Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Bradford vs Peterborough: injuries and missing players
Bradford
- No reported absences
Peterborough
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Bradford vs Peterborough: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Bradford vs Peterborough?
Bradford -0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.81); Under 3.5 goals (1.52).
Who will win Bradford vs Peterborough?
Our estimate gives Bradford a 58% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Peterborough 19%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 27 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Valley Parade, Bradford. Referee: T. Kirk.
Who will be missing?
Bradford: no absences. Peterborough: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.66) and under 2.5 goals at 42% (odds 2.29).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 57% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.2%), then 2–1 (9.9%) and 1–0 (9.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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