Newcastle United vs Bradford Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The Magpies have failed to win both of their last two matches!

Newcastle United are ready to take on Bradford City in their third round fixture of the EFL Cup 2025-26. These clubs are going to face each other after a long time. The contest between them is scheduled to take place at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies at home will be keen on getting back to winning ways. The Eddie Howe-led side have not been at their best this season and have struggled in most of their matches. Newcastle United will be playing their first English Carabao Cup fixture of the season.

Bradford City have looked in good touch, but the upcoming EFL Cup fixture is not going to be an easy one for them. The Bantams will be the travelling side, and this can become a pressurising situation for them. Even though they are doing well in the EFL League One, Bradford are likely to face difficulties here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Thursday, September 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 24; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Thomas Kirk
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Newcastle: L-D-W-L-D

Bradford: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)

The German forward will yet again be leading Newcastle United in the attacking front. Nick Woltemade is still getting used to the playing style in England.

He is a capable player and is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture. The 23-year-old will be looking to score a goal or two.

Will Swan (Bradford City)

Will Swan is going to have an important role to play in the final third for the Bantams. In two Carabao Cup appearances for Bradford City, the 24-year-old has scored two goals and will be looking to find the net yet again.

The upcoming fixture is going to be an important fixture for the visitors, and Swan must produce a top performance if he is keen on helping his side.

Match Facts

• Bradford City have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches.
• Newcastle United have only scored two goals in their last four fixtures.
• The Bantams have won four of their last five games.

Newcastle v Bradford: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle United to win @1/8 BetFred
• Nick Woltemade to score @15/4 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Fabian Schar, Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa will not be in action for Newcastle as they are injured.

Bradford City have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 25

Newcastle won: 10

Bradford won: 8

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Pope (GK); Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Livramento, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Hall; Elanga, Willock; Woltemade

Bradford predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Walker (GK); Pennington, Baldwin, Touray; Neufville, Leigh, Power, Wright; Sarcevic, Pointon; Swan

Match Prediction

The hosts will be feeling confident here as they have quality players in their squad. Newcastle United are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Bradford City in their upcoming EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Bradford

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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