Carabao Cup

Bradford City

27 Oct 2026 19:45

Peterborough United

Prediction:

Bradford City to win 2.25

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Bradford City vs Peterborough United Predictions, Picks & Odds – 27/10/2026

Carabao Cup · 8th Finals

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Bradford City arrive at this Carabao Cup last-sixteen tie in formidable shape, unbeaten in eleven matches across all competitions. Michael Duff's side sit third in League One, boasting a remarkable defensive record of just 0.4 goals conceded per match and nine clean sheets from twelve league outings. Their most recent form reads two wins and a draw, and the Bantams have won their last three home meetings against Peterborough, including a 2-0 league victory earlier this season.

Peterborough United head to the University of Bradford Stadium in considerably less convincing form, having failed to win any of their last three fixtures. Robbie Savage, appointed as Luke Williams' successor earlier this month, is still finding his feet at London Road. There is some positive news on the injury front: midfielder Matthew Garbett and defender Josh Feeney are both expected to return after missing the weekend's match. Posh have never reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, adding extra motivation.

Bradford City's eleven-match unbeaten run, allied to a league-best defensive record of just 0.4 goals conceded per match and nine clean sheets, makes the home win at 2.25 a compelling selection. Michael Duff's side have been remarkably difficult to break down, and that solidity should prove decisive against a Peterborough outfit without a win in three.

The Bantams have won their last three home meetings with Posh, including a 2-0 League One victory earlier this season. That dominance at the University of Bradford Stadium reinforces the case for backing under 2.5 goals at 1.91, given Bradford's propensity for low-scoring, controlled performances on their own patch.

Robbie Savage may welcome Matthew Garbett and Josh Feeney back into the fold, but Peterborough's recent struggles suggest they will find it hard to breach a defence this well organised. Both teams to score "no" at 1.91 looks strong value in a fixture where Bradford's clean sheet record speaks volumes. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Bradford City vs Peterborough United

• Bradford unbeaten in eleven consecutive matches
• Nine clean sheets in twelve league fixtures
• Three straight home wins over Peterborough

Bradford City's compact 3-4-2-1 sets up an intriguing structural contest against Peterborough's orthodox 4-2-3-1 in this Carabao Cup last-sixteen tie at Valley Parade. The Bantams' three-man backline will need to hold its shape against an away side whose double pivot offers a platform for Williams and Edwards to cause problems in behind.

Both lineups carry probable rather than confirmed status, drawn from the same single source, so a degree of caution is warranted before kickoff. Peterborough's wider defensive shape should give them greater flexibility out of possession, though Bradford's narrower attacking pair will look to exploit any gaps between the lines.

How to Watch Bradford City vs Peterborough United Match?

What time is Bradford City vs Peterborough United?

This Carabao Cup tie kicks off at 19:45 BST on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

Where is Bradford City vs Peterborough United being played?

This match takes place at the University of Bradford Stadium, home ground of Bradford City.

How Can I Watch Bradford City vs Peterborough United on TV and Live Stream?

This fixture is available to watch live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.