Bradford City vs Burnley predictions, Aug 26, 2026

English League Cup, on Wednesday,

Bradford City

Burnley

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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.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-08-20T07:52:04+00:00.

Bradford
28.9%
Draw
27.6%
Burnley
43.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 3.25 3.40 2.20
bet_at_home 3.22 3.40 2.17
betsson 3.45 3.45 2.08
MarathonBet 3.34 3.42 2.25 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3.15 3.30 2.12
Pinnacle 3.18 3.42 2.15
Best for US Customers 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

  • Bradford is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Burnley has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Burnley has had a series of home games.
  • Burnley could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Bradford won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:6. (average 0.5:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bradford won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:6. (average 0.5:3).

    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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