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As Bradford City prepares to host Burnley in the English League Cup on August 26, 2026, both teams will be looking to capitalize on recent form to advance in a knockout competition. Bradford City enters the match on a positive note, having won 3 of their last 5 encounters. Their recent performances suggest a solid attacking framework, likely to create opportunities against Burnley’s backline.
In contrast, Burnley FC has struggled in recent fixtures, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. The away side will need to rediscover their form to assert themselves effectively; while historically considered a stronger team, their recent shortcomings could impact their confidence.
Betting odds currently favor Burnley at 2.14, reflecting their status as the away team, while Bradford’s odds stand at 3.26. Model predictions suggest a 29.6% chance of a home win for Bradford, a 26.7% probability of a draw, and a 42.5% likelihood of an away victory for Burnley.
This matchup presents an interesting tactical battle, as Bradford looks to leverage home advantage against a Burnley side that must improve its form to emerge victorious. As with all cup ties, the outcome remains uncertain and both teams will be eager to make their mark.
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| Bradford 28.9% |
Draw 27.6% |
Burnley 43.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.25 | 3.40 | 2.20 | ||
| 3.22 | 3.40 | 2.17 | ||
| 3.45 | 3.45 | 2.08 | ||
| 3.34 | 3.42 | 2.25 | ||
| 3.15 | 3.30 | 2.12 | ||
| 3.18 | 3.42 | 2.15 | ||
| 3.35 | 3.50 | 2.19 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Bradford City – Peterborough United – 2:0 08.08.26 Bradford City – Rochdale AFC – 2:0 01.08.26 Salford City – Bradford City – 2:2 29.07.26 Bradford City – Preston North End – 3:2 17.07.26 Accrington Stanley – Bradford City – 1:0 |
16.08.26 Burnley FC – West Ham United – 2:2 08.08.26 Burnley FC – Notts County – 2:1 penalties 02.08.26 Burnley FC – Torino FC – 0:1 29.07.26 Burnley FC – RCD Espanyol – 2:2 26.07.26 Ajax Amsterdam – Burnley FC – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.07.16 Bradford City – Burnley FC – 1:4 01.08.15 Bradford City – Burnley FC – 0:2 |
Standings
Draw
Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Bristol City | Walsall | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Leyton Orient | Oxford Utd | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Ipswich | Bye | |
| 4 | Leicester | Northampton | 1 : 0 |
| 5 | Cardiff | Swindon | 3 : 2 |
| 6 | Norwich | MK Dons | 4 : 1 |
| 7 | Wycombe | Stevenage | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Bromley | Reading | 1 : 2 |
| 9 | Cambridge Utd | Barnet | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | QPR | Millwall | 1 : 2 |
| 11 | Swansea | Birmingham | 0 : 1 |
| 12 | Bye | Brentford | |
| 13 | Colchester | Southampton | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | West Ham | Portsmouth | 3 : 1 |
| 15 | Watford | Crawley | 1 : 0 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | Peterborough | 0 : 1 |
| 17 | Fulham | Bye | |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | Newport | 2 : 1 |
| 19 | Plymouth | Exeter | 2 : 0 |
| 20 | Bye | Coventry | |
| 21 | Chelsea | Bye | |
| 22 | Gillingham | Luton | 0 : 3 |
| 23 | Tottenham | Bye | |
| 24 | Cheltenham | Charlton | 1 : 3 |
| 25 | Newcastle | Bye | |
| 26 | Rotherham | West Brom | 1 : 4 |
| 27 | Burton | Blackburn | 1 : 2 |
| 28 | Mansfield | Sheffield Utd | 0 : 3 |
| 29 | Nottingham | Bye | |
| 30 | Bye | Leeds | |
| 31 | Stockport County | Doncaster | 1 : 2 |
| 32 | Middlesbrough | Wrexham | 1 : 0 |
| 33 | Barnsley | Wigan | 2 : 1 |
| 34 | Crewe | Accrington | 2 : 1 |
| 35 | Preston | Huddersfield | 2 : 1 |
| 36 | Bye | Everton | |
| 37 | Stoke | Oldham | 2 : 0 |
| 38 | Bye | Hull | |
| 39 | Sheffield Wed | Bolton | 1 : 0 |
| 40 | Wolves | Port Vale | 3 : 0 |
| 41 | Grimsby | Blackpool | 1 : 3 |
| 42 | Derby | Lincoln | 1 : 2 |
| 43 | Fleetwood | Chesterfield | 1 : 0 |
| 44 | Salford | Shrewsbury | 1 : 2 |
| 45 | Bradford City | Rochdale | 2 : 0 |
| 46 | Burnley | Notts County | 2 : 1 |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Walsall | Leyton Orient | |
| 2 | Ipswich | Leicester | |
| 3 | Cardiff | Norwich | |
| 4 | Stevenage | Reading | |
| 5 | Cambridge Utd | Millwall | |
| 6 | Birmingham | Brentford | |
| 7 | Southampton | West Ham | |
| 8 | Watford | Peterborough | |
| 9 | Fulham | AFC Wimbledon | |
| 10 | Plymouth | Coventry | |
| 11 | Chelsea | Luton | |
| 12 | Tottenham | Charlton | |
| 13 | Newcastle | West Brom | |
| 14 | Blackburn | Sheffield Utd | |
| 15 | Nottingham | Leeds | |
| 16 | Doncaster | Middlesbrough | |
| 17 | Barnsley | Crewe | |
| 18 | Preston | Everton | |
| 19 | Stoke | Hull | |
| 20 | Sheffield Wed | Wolves | |
| 21 | Blackpool | Lincoln | |
| 22 | Fleetwood | Shrewsbury | |
| 23 | Bradford City | Burnley |
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