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Bradford v Cambridge United Stats

Data last updated: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 07:43 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Bradford return to home turf aiming to bounce back after a rare 2-0 defeat at Plymouth ended their four-match clean sheet streak. Their unbeaten home run this season and strong defensive foundation contrast with Cambridge United's open style, having scored and conceded in every league match so far. Cambridge's inability to secure an away win in recent games and defensive vulnerabilities set up a tactical clash against Bradford's resilient backline. Both teams' scoring tendencies and Bradford's unbeaten record against Cambridge at home frame a contest likely to feature goals at both ends.

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Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score

  • Bradford unbeaten in three home games this season with strong defensive record
  • Cambridge have scored and conceded in every League One match so far
  • Bradford kept four consecutive clean sheets before recent defeat at Plymouth
  • Cambridge winless in last three away matches with defensive absences
  • Historical record shows Bradford unbeaten in last five home meetings against Cambridge

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score with a 32.6% chance, higher than the implied 27.8% , indicating a positive . Bradford's solid home form and defensive resilience combine with Cambridge's consistent scoring but leaky defense to create a scenario where both teams find the net but Bradford prevails. The model is moderate at 48%, reflecting some uncertainty due to Cambridge's attacking threat and Bradford's scoring challenges. This pick balances home advantage and goal-scoring patterns effectively.

Bradford home formUnbeaten in 3 home matches, strong defensive record
Strong positive
Cambridge scoring consistencyScored in all league matches but conceded 5 goals
Positive
Model confidence48% moderate confidence
Neutral
Value edge4.8% positive edge over odds
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Bradford's strong home defensive record and unbeaten streak against Cambridge provide a solid foundation for a home win. Cambridge's consistent scoring but defensive frailties suggest they will find the net, making the combined bet of Bradford to win with both teams scoring a tactically and statistically sound choice.

Main risk

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Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and goals

“Bradford's home resilience combined with Cambridge's attacking openness sets up a match where both sides are likely to score, but Bradford's defensive solidity and home advantage should secure the win.”

Key Data Signals

Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score evidence

Bradford unbeaten in three home games this season with strong defensive record

Cambridge have scored and conceded in every League One match so far

Bradford kept four consecutive clean sheets before recent defeat at Plymouth

Cambridge winless in last three away matches with defensive absences

What To Watch In The Data

Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last five matches, Cambridge have a 67% rate of games with over 2.5 goals, driven by their attacking openness and defensive lapses.
  • Bradford's matches have been lower scoring, but the combination suggests a match with a decent tempo and goal opportunities at both ends, fitting the Over 2.5 goals trend panel context.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Bradford7.33
Avg corners for
Cambridge United5.67
Bradford13.67
Avg total corners
Cambridge United9
Bradford1.67
Avg yellow cards
Cambridge United1.67
Bradford10.33
Avg shots
Cambridge United13
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1.83
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Bradford averages 7.33 corners and 10.33 shots per game, indicating decent attacking pressure, while Cambridge's 5.67 corners and higher shot volume (13) reflect their open play style. Both teams average 1.67 yellow cards per game, suggesting a moderately physical contest with set-piece opportunities influencing corners and fouls.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Bradford1
Avg goals scored
Cambridge United1.67
Bradford0.67
Avg goals conceded
Cambridge United1.67
Bradford0%
BTTS rate
Cambridge United100%
Bradford0%
Over 2.5 goals
Cambridge United67%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 66% vs implied 51% · edge +14.7 pts
1.95
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%
1.8
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 37%
1.95
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 22%
3
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 34%
1.85
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.25
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Both teams have shown consistent scoring patterns, with Cambridge scoring and conceding in every league match and Bradford breaking a clean sheet streak only recently. This dynamic supports a game with goals at both ends, as Bradford's defense is solid but not impenetrable, and Cambridge's attack is lively despite defensive lapses.
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Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBradford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 61% vs implied 71% · edge -10.4 pts
1.4
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%
1.8
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 34%
1.85
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The current of 3.6 for Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score reflect a value-positive opportunity, as the model estimates a 32.6% chance versus the implied 27.8%. This suggests the market slightly underestimates Bradford's home strength and Cambridge's likelihood to score, making the bet attractive at this price.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Bradford

LWW
Last 52W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 1L
29 Aug 2026A Plymouth0-2
20 Aug 2026A Sheffield Wednesday1-0
15 Aug 2026H Peterborough2-0

Cambridge United

LDW
Last 51W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 1L
29 Aug 2026H Huddersfield1-2
22 Aug 2026A Bromley1-1
15 Aug 2026H Wigan3-2
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 79% vs implied 85% · edge -5.9 pts
1.18
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Bradford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.4
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.7
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Bradford have earned 6 points from their recent matches with a strong defensive record, conceding only 0.67 goals per game, while Cambridge have scored more freely but conceded 1.67 goals per game, reflecting their open style. Bradford's lack of over 2.5 goals matches contrasts with Cambridge's 67% rate, highlighting Bradford's more controlled games and Cambridge's higher-scoring encounters.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Bradford wins
2Draws
1Cambridge United wins
23 Jan 2021Cambridge United v Bradford0-0
19 Dec 2020Bradford v Cambridge United1-0
15 Feb 2020Cambridge United v Bradford2-1
03 Aug 2019Bradford v Cambridge United0-0
07 Dec 2016Bradford v Cambridge United1-0
Market aligned with main pickBradford to WinBet365 guide price · Model 51% vs implied 59% · edge -7.4 pts
1.7
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%
1.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 34%
1.85
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The last five meetings between Bradford and Cambridge have averaged only 1 goal per game, indicating historically tight contests. However, Bradford's unbeaten home record against Cambridge with three wins and two draws suggests a psychological and tactical advantage that supports Bradford's chances to win while allowing for goals from both sides given Cambridge's current attacking form.
Season team stats

League One

Bradford3
Played
Cambridge United3
Bradford1
Avg goals for
Cambridge United1.7
Bradford0.7
Avg goals against
Cambridge United1.7
Bradford2
Clean sheets
Cambridge United0
Market aligned with main pickBradford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 61% vs implied 71% · edge -10.4 pts
1.4
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Bradford to WinBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.7
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Bradford's season stats show a disciplined defense with four clean sheets in five matches and a modest scoring rate, supporting their home win potential. Cambridge's season profile features consistent scoring but defensive vulnerabilities, conceding five goals in three matches, which aligns with the expectation of both teams scoring but Bradford prevailing.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
6Bradford632011
10Cambridge United431110
Bradford sit 6th with 6 points, reflecting solid early form and home strength, while Cambridge are 10th with 4 points, showing competitive but less consistent results. The standings underline Bradford's slight edge in momentum and home advantage, relevant for the match outcome and combined goals market.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Bradford Over 2.5
67%Cambridge United Over 2.5
1H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, Cambridge have a 67% rate of games with over 2.5 goals, driven by their attacking openness and defensive lapses. Bradford's matches have been lower scoring, but the combination suggests a match with a decent tempo and goal opportunities at both ends, fitting the Over 2.5 goals trend panel context.

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