Bradford City vs Newport prediction and betting tips on October 7, 2024
League Two England
Game Prediction
In the 10th round of League Two, Bradford City will take on Newport County on October 7, 2024. Both teams find themselves mid-table, making this a competitive fixture where both sides will be eager to pick up points.
Bradford City vs Newport: Key Stats and Trends
- Bradford City has won just one of their last five matches.
- Newport County has won their last two matches.
- Bradford City has scored 40% of their goals between the 0-15 minute mark.
- Newport County has scored 33% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
- Bradford City wins the first half in 29% of their matches, while Newport County wins in 32%.
Prediction for Bradford City vs Newport
The "Bantams" ended last season with another mid-table finish, confirming their status as solid League Two competitors. They finished in 9th place, while "The Exiles" struggled more, finishing 18th—low but safe from relegation.
This season, Graham Alexander's Bradford City has shown little improvement. They have performed well in the Football League Trophy but were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the first round by Grimsby after a lengthy penalty shootout. In the league, Bradford started well, collecting 10 points from their first five games, but they have faltered since, managing a 1-1 draw with Morecambe in the most recent round after drawing with Wimbledon and suffering away defeats.
Newport County has also had an up-and-down start. They managed three consecutive wins following losses in both the league and cup, but then failed to score in three straight games. However, a 3-1 victory over Salford City has renewed their momentum.
Bradford averages 1.29 goals per game, conceding exactly 1 per match. Newport plays a more open style, scoring 1.43 goals per game but conceding significantly more at 2.13 goals per match.
Bradford City vs Newport: Possible Lineups
Bradford City (probable lineup): Walker – Richards, Shepherd, Diabate, Holliday – Poynton, Pattison, Smallwood, Walker – Sanderson, Cook
Newport County (probable lineup): Townsend – Driscoll-Glennon, Jameson, Baker, Evans – Kamwa, Wildig, Morris, Antwi, Evans – Baker-Richardson
Head-to-Head: Bradford City vs Newport
Bradford City has gone six matches unbeaten against Newport, winning three of the last four encounters.
Free Prediction for Bradford City vs Newport
Newport County may be underestimated in this match, providing a great opportunity to back them with a +1.0 goal handicap (odds – 1.98).