{"id":4065,"date":"2026-08-24T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/bradford-city-vs-burnley-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T18:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T18:45:00","slug":"bradford-city-vs-burnley-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/bradford-city-vs-burnley-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bradford City vs Burnley Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Carabao Cup<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Bradford\n Bradford City<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 26 Aug 2026<\/span>\n 19:45<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Burnley\"\n Burnley<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Burnley to win<\/span>\n 2.00<\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View Odds\"Stake\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Bradford City<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Burnley<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Bradford City vs Burnley Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25\/08\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Carabao Cup · 2nd Round<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 26 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> University of Bradford Stadium<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div>
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Bradford City vs Burnley – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Stake<\/strong><\/td>3.35<\/span><\/td>3.25<\/span><\/td>2.00<\/span><\/td>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
bc.game<\/strong><\/td>3.25<\/span><\/td>3.35<\/span><\/td>2.14<\/span><\/td>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
2: Burnley to win<\/div>\n
\n 2.00<\/span><\/span>\n on Stake\"Stake\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 25 Aug 2026 at 03:53 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Carabao Cup<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 2nd Round<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 26 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 19:45 BST<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> University of Bradford Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bradford City vs Burnley Preview<\/h2>

Bradford City enter this second-round Carabao Cup tie on the back of a winning start to their League One campaign, and manager Graham Alexander will hope that momentum carries into a fixture against significantly stronger opposition. The Bantams have priced tickets at just five pounds to pack the University of Bradford Stadium beyond 20,000, and that atmosphere could prove vital. A fitness concern over Tyreik Wright may influence Alexander's selection and even the club's transfer plans before the window shuts.<\/p>

Burnley, under new boss Nicky Hayen, opened their Championship season with a hard-fought draw against West Ham, finishing level at two apiece. That result followed a nervy penalty shootout victory over Notts County in the first round of this competition. The Clarets have drawn four of their last five outings across all competitions, a sequence that suggests defensive solidity but a lack of cutting edge. Still, their superior squad depth makes them clear favourites at 2.00<\/span> for this Yorkshire-Lancashire derby.<\/p>

Burnley's superior pedigree makes the away win at 2.00<\/span> the standout selection here. Since 2003, Burnley have won five of six meetings against Bradford, and that dominance reflects the gulf in quality between these two sides. Nicky Hayen's squad, recently relegated from the Premier League, retains considerable depth despite a slow start of four draws and a defeat across all competitions.<\/p>

Bradford's League One status is the key factor. While Graham Alexander knows Burnley well from his playing days at Turf Moor, familiarity alone cannot bridge the gap between tiers. The hosts are still assessing Tyreik Wright's fitness, and their transfer focus on wing-backs suggests the squad remains a work in progress.<\/p>

The over 2.5 goals market at 1.99 also deserves attention. Burnley's Championship opener finished 2-2 against West Ham, and cup ties at lower-league grounds tend to produce open, expansive football. Bradford will attack with the backing of a large home crowd, but that ambition could leave gaps for Burnley's quality forwards to exploit. Both teams to score at 1.77 complements this angle neatly.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Bradford City vs Burnley<\/h2>
  • Burnley won five of six H2H meetings<\/li>
  • Bradford sit two divisions below Burnley<\/li>
  • Burnley unbeaten in five recent matches<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Bradford City vs Burnley<\/h3>\n
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    Bradford City<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n

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    3.5<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    54%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    2.3<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.2<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Burnley<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    L<\/span>D<\/span>D<\/span>D<\/span>L<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    3.4<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    92%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.5<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.9<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Bradford City<\/th><\/th>Burnley<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>1W<\/td>·<\/td>3D 2L<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>2.3<\/td>·<\/td>1.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.2<\/td>·<\/td>1.9<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>1\/1<\/td>·<\/td>3\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>

    How to Watch Bradford City vs Burnley Match?<\/h2>

    What time is Bradford City vs Burnley?<\/h3>

    Bradford City host Burnley at the University of Bradford Stadium on 25 August 2026, with kickoff set for 01:00 local time.<\/p>

    Where is Bradford City vs Burnley being played?<\/h3>

    This Carabao Cup clash takes place at the University of Bradford Stadium<\/strong> in West Yorkshire.<\/p>

    How Can I Watch Bradford City vs Burnley on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

    Check local listings and the Carabao Cup's official broadcast partners for live coverage of this fixture in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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