Bradford vs Newport County Predictions

Bradford vs Newport County predictions for their meeting in League Two. Bradford City look to end a four-game winless streak in League Two as they host Newport County at the University of Bradford Stadium on Monday. Read on for our free match preview and betting tips.

League Two | Oct 7, 2024 at 8pm UK at The Coral Windows Stadium

Bradford vs Newport County Predictions

Can Bradford’s Home Record Hold Up Against a Resurgent Newport?

• Bradford City have kept only one clean sheet in their last four home games, despite being unbeaten at Valley Parade since March. This shows how vulnerable their defence can be, even when playing at home.
• Newport County have conceded 17 goals in just nine league games, making them one of the worst defensive sides in League Two. Yet, their attack has compensated, scoring 15 goals in the same period.
• Seven of Bradford’s last nine matches have seen both teams score, highlighting their struggles at the back, but also their ability to find the net consistently.

Our Tips

Bradford City is facing Newport County at the University of Bradford Stadium, in what is likely to be a very entertaining Monday night’s League Two clash. Bradford, who have been struggling for consistency, are looking for a win after four games without the three points. The Bantams will be keen to capitalise on home advantage as they aim to rekindle their early season spark. Meanwhile, Newport come into this clash off the back of two wins, pushing them up to ninth in the table and full of confidence. But with Newport’s inconsistent away form this season, anything could happen.

The mood in Bradford’s camp must be tense. Graham Alexander’s side, once soaring high, have been disappointing lately. However, they are unbeaten at home, which may offer a flicker of hope. On the other side, Nelson Jardim’s Newport are buoyed by their recent victories, yet they have struggled to find consistency on the road. Will Bradford take advantage of their home ground, or will Newport’s momentum carry them to another win? Let’s dig deeper into how this clash might unfold.

Best Bet: Draw and Both Teams to Score

It’s difficult to ignore the form of both teams when considering a prediction. While Bradford have found their defensive solidity slipping, Newport’s own backline has been very porous. Both sides are scoring goals, yet both have also been shipping them at an alarming rate. With that in mind, the best bet for this match has to be a draw with both teams finding the net.

Firstly, Bradford’s defence has been a point of concern. They’ve shipped in seven of their last nine league matches, and despite their unbeaten record at home, clean sheets have been hard to come by. In fact, they’ve managed just one shutout at Valley Parade in their last four fixtures across all competitions. This suggests that even with home advantage, they are likely to allow Newport to find at least a goal.

On the flip side, Newport’s away record offers little reassurance. With just one clean sheet on the road this season, it’s hard to see them keeping Bradford’s attack quiet, especially with Andy Cook in decent form, having netted four goals already. However, Newport have also shown they can find the back of the net, especially with players like Aaron Wildig and Kyle Hudlin stepping up. Hudlin, in particular, has been instrumental recently, with a goal and an assist in their 3-1 win over Salford.

But perhaps the most telling statistic is that both teams have been involved in high-scoring encounters throughout the season. Bradford have seen both teams score in seven of their last nine games, while Newport have experienced the same in eight of their twelve games in all competitions. This mutual tendency towards open, attacking football is a strong indicator that both sides will find the back of the net.

“Both teams have a knack for scoring, but their defensive frailties make this a prime candidate for a draw with goals at both ends,” says BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington. “Neither team is consistent enough at the back to secure all three points, and that’s where the value lies in backing both teams to score and the game to end level.”

With Bradford’s home form keeping them unbeaten, but Newport’s newfound attacking flair, a draw feels like the most likely outcome.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-2 Draw

Building on the rationale behind our best bet, the correct score prediction for this match is a 2-2 draw. Both sides have shown they can score multiple goals, but they’ve also struggled to record clean sheets. Given that Bradford have scored more than once in four of their last six home matches, and Newport have netted three times in their recent away win, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this match end in a goal fest.

The numbers back this up. Newport have conceded 17 goals in nine league games, giving them one of the worst defensive records in League Two. Bradford’s defence isn’t far behind, with 10 goals conceded in the same number of games. With both teams also averaging over 1.2 goals per game in attack, a 2-2 draw seems like a reasonable reflection of how this match could unfold.

Newport’s tendency to find the net on the road, combined with Bradford’s struggles to shut teams out at home, only adds weight to the argument. Hudlin and Wildig have the ability to cause Bradford problems, while Cook and Walker should keep Newport’s defence busy throughout the evening. In a game where both teams are expected to be on the front foot, goals are almost guaranteed.

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