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Bradford vs Burnley prediction and preview for Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in the League Cup. Our analysis points to Home/Draw (1X) as the best prediction for this match. Below, you will find detailed match analysis, recent form, head-to-head records, key stats, betting trends, predicted scorelines and other useful match information.

SportPremi Prediction
Pick
Home/Draw (1X)
Confidence
87%
Risk
Low
Odds
1.15
Our statistical model identifies Home or Draw (1X) as the standout selection for Bradford vs Burnley, with our model rating the selection at 87% confidence.
Bradford form: In their last 5 matches, Bradford have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, netting 15 and conceding 6. They beat Preston 3-2, Gmunden 4-0 and FC Halifax Town 6-1, drew 2-2 with Salford City, but lost 1-0 to Accrington ST. Those games have averaged 4.2 total goals per match.
Burnley form: In their last 5 matches, Burnley have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, netting 5 and conceding 10. They drew 2-2 with Espanyol and 1-1 with Columbus Crew, but lost 1-0 to Torino, 2-1 to Ajax and 4-1 to Real Salt Lake. Their matches have produced an average of 3.0 total goals per game.
Head-to-head: No reliable recent head-to-head data is available for this fixture.
Key numbers: Across their recent games the two sides average 4.2 and 3.0 total goals per match. Bradford have scored 15 goals and conceded 6 across their last 5 matches; Burnley have scored 5 and conceded 10 across their last 5.
Verdict: Taken together, the recent results and goal numbers support Bradford taking something from the game. Overall, Home or Draw (1X) reads as the pick with the best statistical backing for this game.
Prediction: Home or Draw (1X) at 87% confidence.
Prediction based on form and statistical analysis. It is not a guarantee.
Recent results and performance summary for both teams.
Bradford
Betting outcomes from both teams’ last 5 matches.
Bradford
Last 5 MatchesBurnley
Last 5 Matches4/5 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals
(Matches with 2+ goals)
4/5 (80%)
3/5 (60%)
BTTS
Based on our statistical goal model.
Best Pick
Home/Draw (1X)
Model Confidence
87%
Bradford have taken 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Burnley have managed 0 wins in the same span. Our model rates Home or Draw (1X) at 87% confidence. On balance, Home or Draw (1X) offers the strongest statistical value here.
Our recommended prediction is Home or Draw (1X), which SportPremi's model rates at 87% confidence based on recent form and goal data.
Bradford have the stronger win case based on their recent results. They have won 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 0 wins for Burnley.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
This fixture is played in the League Cup, England.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee. 18+ | Gamble Responsibly.
Premier League
3
Wins
15
Goals Scored
6
Goals Conceded
Burnley
0
Wins
5
Goals Scored
10
Goals Conceded
(Both Teams To Score)
4/5 (80%)
4/5 (80%)
Failed to Keep Clean Sheet
(Conceded 1+ goal)
5/5 (100%)
3/5 (60%)
Wins
(Matches won)
0/5 (0%)
6
in last 5
Goals Conceded
(Total)
10
in last 5
What this means
Both Bradford and Burnley have seen Over 1.5 goals in most of their recent matches, with the trend showing in 4 and 4 of their last 5 games respectively. Neither defence has looked settled either, with clean sheets missed in 4 and 5 of their last 5 matches respectively.
Based on each team’s last 5 completed matches in all competitions.
Based on recent form and our statistical goal model.
Based on their last 5 matches, Bradford have the stronger record, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 15 and conceding 6. That compares with Burnley, who have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 5 and conceding 10.
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