Stoke City vs Bradford Prediction and Analysis: Falling into a Last-Minute Trap
The match between Stoke City and Bradford in the League Cup will take place at 1:45 AM on August 27th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Stoke City vs Bradford
Stoke played an excellent game last weekend, beating Southampton, but they will be without Divin Mubama due to a red card – meaning the striker will miss Tuesday's match.
New signing Lamine Cisse didn't feature in the match against Southampton but may be given a chance to play in the League Cup to make an early impression.
Bradford are once again facing some squad concerns ahead of their trip to bet365.
Joe Wright missed the match against Peterborough due to ongoing concussion regulations, and the central defender is unlikely to be fit in time for the game.
Neill Byrne remains sidelined with a knee injury, while Calum Kavanagh needs a few more weeks before his return.
Andy Cook's availability is also uncertain, while Nick Powell – who just endured a season plagued by injuries at Stockport – is also not guaranteed to be fit.
Latest predicted lineups for Stoke City vs Bradford
Stoke City:Bonham; Bocat, Wilmot, Phillips, Tchamadeu; Baker, Seko; Thomas, Bae, Cisse; Bozenik
Bradford City:Walker; Tilt, Baldwin, Pennington; Touray, Power, Pattison, Neufville; Wright, Lapslie; Swan
Latest football match prediction: Stoke City vs Bradford
Stoke City were one of the most impressive teams in the Championship early in the season, but they also needed a penalty shootout to overcome Walsall in the first round of the League Cup.
"The Potters," who reached the semi-finals of this tournament 10 years ago, are currently displaying their best form in years, giving fans great excitement for the road ahead.
Mark Robins' team started the Championship with two dominant victories against Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday – scoring three goals in each match.
Stoke then went on to demonstrate their strength by beating Southampton – who had just been relegated from the Premier League – 2-1 at St Mary's, a result that affirmed their position.
Meanwhile, Bradford City will be looking to stop the Stoke ship, as they are also maintaining an unbeaten run since the start of the season.
Coach Graham Alexander and his players have earned 11 points after 5 rounds in League One, including 3 wins.
Bradford successively defeated Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town and Stockport County – all ending with a 2-1 scoreline.
Last weekend, they came close to securing another big win at Peterborough, but a late equalizer from their opponents shattered their ambitions.
Nevertheless, the League One side are thriving and aiming for another surprise in the League Cup, having already eliminated Blackburn Rovers in the first round.
Latest Stoke City vs Bradford score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Stoke City vs Bradfordas follows:
- Sportsmole:Stoke City 2-0 Bradford
- WhoScore:Stoke City 2-1 Bradford
- Our newspaper predicts:Stoke City 2-1 Bradford
When and where can I watch Stoke City vs Bradford live?
To watch the Stoke City vs Bradford match in the League Cup live at 1:45 AM on August 27th, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
