Bradford City vs Peterborough United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 27, 2026
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)
The EFL Cup round of 16 will feature a match between Bradford City and Peterborough United on October 27, 2026. The hosts are aiming to progress to the next round without any trouble.
Bradford City vs Peterborough United team news and expert analysis
The Bradford-based club could have been promoted to the Championship in the spring, but after finishing fourth in the League One regular season, they subsequently lost in the playoffs. They are clearly aiming for a direct promotion spot now, challenging for top place. However, they once again played out a 0-0 draw with Oxford United in their most recent league match.
Peterborough's team comfortably won the battle for survival in League One last spring: with 53 points, they finished in 18th place. This season, however, their start has been more difficult, with more than half of their matches ending in defeat and very few wins. They at least managed a draw against Bromley.
The hosts began their campaign in the current tournament back in early August, comfortably beating Rochdale. They had to win a penalty shootout against Burnley after a 0-0 draw, while they defeated Leyton Orient 3-1 away from home. The visitors have surprised everyone, winning away at Bristol Rovers and even Watford — by a 5-1 scoreline — before beating Barnsley on penalties at home in September after a 3-3 draw.
Previous matches: Bradford City vs Peterborough United
Bradford have won three of their last four meetings, with one draw.
The stronger team is playing at home. We believe they will win this match (odds – 1.72).
Bradford City vs Peterborough United: key statistics and trends
- Bradford City have won two of their three matches in the tournament
- Bradford City score an average of 0.83 goals and concede 0.42 goals per match
- 17% of Bradford City's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 1.25 goals per match
- Peterborough United have won two of their three cup matches
- Peterborough United score an average of 0.92 goals and concede 1.75 goals per match
- 58% of Peterborough United's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.67 goals per match
Bradford City vs Peterborough United: possible starting lineups
Bradford City play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): McCracken — Touray, Connolly, Baldwin, Pennington — Phillips, Sarcevic, Pratt — Jackson, Pointon, Beesley
Peterborough United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Bass — Johnston, Mendonca, Feeney, Mills — Kelly, Ashfield — Shofowoke, Williams, Edwards — Leonard
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