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Newcastle United and Bradford will square off in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday (Sept. 24). The game will be played at St. James' Park.
The home side comes into the game on the back of a goalless draw away to Bournemouth in the Premier League over the weekend.
Bradford, meanwhile, claimed a 3-1 away win over Cardiff in League One. They were 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Tommy Leigh and Antoni Sarcevic. Josh Neufville made it three four minutes into the second half while Callum Robinson stepped off the bench to score a late consolation goal.
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The Bantams will turn their focus to the EFL Cup, having booked their spot in the third round with a 3-0 away win over Stoke City. Newcastle received a second-round bye.
Newcastle United vs Bradford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have clashed on 43 occasions. Newcastle United have 20 wins, Bradford City have 14, while nine games ended in stalemates.
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides in over 24 years. Their last clash came in March 2001 when both sides canceled each other out in a 2-2 draw.
- Newcastle have won just one of six games played across all competitions this season (three draws).
- Nine of Bradford's last 10 competitive games have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Bradford have won five of their last six games (one loss).
- Nine of Bradford's games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Newcastle United vs Bradford Prediction
Newcastle have had a stop-start campaign to this point and have yet to reach the standards of recent seasons. Eddie Howe will be hoping to use this game against third-tier opposition to kick-start their season.
The last time Bradford faced their hosts, they finished bottom of the Premier League and have not tasted top-flight football since then. However, they gained promotion from League Two last term and lead League One this time out.
We expect the home side to advance with a comfortable win and goals at both ends.
Prediction: Newcastle United 3-1 Bradford
Newcastle United vs Bradford Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Newcastle United to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Newcastle to score over 1.5 goals
