Bradford City host Burnley at Valley Parade in the EFL Cup Second Round on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:45. The interesting storyline here is form League One Bradford arrive having won all three games this season including a clean sheet cup win over Rochdale, while Championship Burnley have not won in regular time yet, drawing with West Ham then losing 3-1 at West Brom.
Bradford vs Burnley Prediction
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Burnley Win |
| Correct Score | 1-2 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 |
| Best Bet | Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals |
Why Burnley Win
Despite Burnley’s poor start, the Championship quality gap over League One is hard to ignore. Five of their last eight H2H meetings produced three or more goals, and both teams scored in five of those eight. Bradford have kept three clean sheets in a row but against League One opposition stepping up to face a Burnley side desperate for a first win is a different challenge entirely. Burnley needed penalties to beat Notts County in Round 1, which adds pressure but also motivation.
Head to Head
- Burnley have won five of the eight 21st-century meetings between these clubs; Bradford won once
- Five of those eight games ended with three or more goals; both teams scored in five of them
- First competitive meeting since 2023-24 when Burnley won 2-1 at Valley Parade
Team News
Burnley are without Zian Flemming he is either injured or on the verge of leaving the club. Bradford have no reported absentees.
Lineups
- Bradford City (4-2-3-1): Lineup to be confirmed check the official club website or team sheet closer to kick-off
- Burnley (4-4-2): Lineup to be confirmed check the official club website or team sheet closer to kick-off
Kick-off: 19:45 | Competition: EFL Cup Round 2 | Venue: Valley Parade, Bradford
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