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League Cup | Tue 27 Oct, 19:45

Bradford v Peterborough Stats

Data last updated: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 08:45 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Bradford hosts Peterborough in this League Cup clash with contrasting recent trajectories. Bradford boasts a strong home record, unbeaten in six meetings against Peterborough, including a 2-0 win in their last encounter. Peterborough arrives after a challenging league run but maintains a consistent away scoring streak, led by Harry Leonard. Despite Peterborough's higher possession and shot volume, Bradford generates more dangerous attacks, suggesting a tactical edge in threat creation. Both sides have shown scoring ability recently, setting up a competitive match with potential for goals at both ends.

BT4Y lean · price warning

Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score

  • Price warning: current odds imply about 56%, above the 24% model chance, so this is a football-led pick rather than a clear value bet; reduce stake or wait for a better price.
  • Bradford unbeaten in last six matches versus Peterborough, including recent 2-0 home win
  • Peterborough scored in seven consecutive League One away matches, showing reliable away scoring
  • Bradford averages 61.33 dangerous attacks per game, outpacing Peterborough's 44.17 despite lower possession
  • Peterborough conceded 10 goals in last six matches, averaging 1.67 goals against per game
Price warning

Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 56% while the model sits nearer 24% (-31.9 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Peterborough Draw No Bet shows a +15 pts edge at 3.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

The model identifies Bradford's strong home stability and superior dangerous attack volume as key factors supporting a home win with both teams scoring. Peterborough's consistent away scoring streak, particularly through Harry Leonard, underpins the expectation of goals from both sides. However, the current are shorter than the model's estimated chance, indicating a price-sensitive selection. Reduced staking or waiting for better is advised. The model is moderate, reflecting some uncertainty due to Peterborough's defensive vulnerabilities and Bradford's modest recent scoring.

Bradford Home StrengthUnbeaten in six vs Peterborough, strong home record
Strong positive
Peterborough Away ScoringScored in seven consecutive away League One matches
Positive
Dangerous AttacksBradford averages 61.33 per game vs Peterborough's 44.17
Strong positive
Defensive ConcernsPeterborough conceded 1.67 goals per game recently
Positive
Price Sensitivity23.7% model chance vs 55.6% implied (-31.9 pts)
Negative

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Bradford's home resilience and superior threat creation make them favorites to win, while Peterborough's reliable away scoring ensures both teams find the net. This combination reflects tactical contrasts and recent form, suggesting an engaging match with goals at both ends.

Main risk

Bradford's defensive record poses a risk, but Peterborough's attacking potential supports this outcome.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and scoring potential

“Bradford's ability to convert territorial pressure into dangerous attacks contrasts with Peterborough's defensive struggles, making a home win with both teams scoring a compelling tactical scenario.”

Key Data Signals

Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score evidence

Peterborough scored in seven consecutive League One away matches, showing reliable away scoring

Bradford averages 61.33 dangerous attacks per game, outpacing Peterborough's 44.17 despite lower possession

Peterborough conceded 10 goals in last six matches, averaging 1.67 goals against per game

What To Watch In The Data

Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per match is 4.1, indicating a tendency for relatively high-scoring encounters.
  • This supports the expectation of goals in this fixture, aligning with the over 2.5 goals trend and the likelihood of both teams scoring given their attacking and defensive profiles.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Bradford1.67
Avg goals scored
Peterborough3
Bradford0.33
Avg goals conceded
Peterborough1.33
Bradford33%
BTTS rate
Peterborough67%
Bradford33%
Over 2.5 goals
Peterborough67%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 61% vs implied 56% · edge +5.6 pts
1.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.85
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 76%
1.25
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 40%
3
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 46%
1.95
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 43%
1.95
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Peterborough's consistent away scoring streak, including seven consecutive matches with goals, combined with Bradford's ability to generate high dangerous attack volumes, supports the likelihood of both teams scoring. Recent matches have tended to be low scoring overall, but this fixture's attacking profiles suggest goals at both ends are plausible.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBradford Draw No BetBetUK guide price · Model 48% vs implied 73% · edge -24.6 pts
1.38
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.85
Check odds @ 1.85
Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 66%
1.36
Check odds @ 1.36
Bradford to WinBetUK guide price · model 38%
1.67
Check odds @ 1.67
The 23.7% for Bradford to Win & Both Teams to Score sits against roughly 55.6% implied by the current price (-31.9 pts). The BTTS leg matters as much as the result leg here, with recent BTTS rates of 33% for Bradford and 67% for Peterborough. Despite Bradford's strong defence, Peterborough's defensive frailty and attacking threat make a higher-scoring game plausible in this cup tie.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Bradford

WDW
Last 52W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 0L
08 Sep 2026A Leyton Orient3-1
26 Aug 2026H Burnley0-0
08 Aug 2026H Rochdale2-0

Peterborough

DWW
Last 52W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 1D 0L
15 Sep 2026H Barnsley3-3
25 Aug 2026A Watford5-1
08 Aug 2026A Bristol Rovers1-0
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 66% vs implied 85% · edge -18.3 pts
1.18
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Bradford Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 48%
1.38
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Bradford to WinBetUK guide price · model 38%
1.67
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Bradford's recent form shows a solid defensive record with only 0.33 goals conceded per match and a moderate scoring rate of 1.67 goals per game. Peterborough, despite conceding more (1.33 goals per match), maintains a higher scoring rate (3 goals per match) and a greater tendency for matches to exceed 2.5 goals, reflecting a more open style. Both teams have earned 7 points in recent matches, indicating competitive momentum.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

33%Bradford Over 2.5
67%Peterborough Over 2.5
4.1H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per match is 4.1, indicating a tendency for relatively high-scoring encounters. This supports the expectation of goals in this fixture, aligning with the over 2.5 goals trend and the likelihood of both teams scoring given their attacking and defensive profiles.

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