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EFL Cup · round of 16 · 27 October 2026 · 19:45

Bradford vs Peterborough: prediction, tip and odds, 27 October 2026, EFL Cup

1Bradford1.66
XDraw4.30
2Peterborough5.25

Best price · Updated 27/10/26, 18:00

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Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Bradford play Peterborough at home on 27 October 2026 · 19:45 at Valley Parade (Bradford); the referee is T. Kirk. For us, Bradford (58%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.

Bradford vs Peterborough: tip and prediction
Handicap
Bradford -0.75 (Asian handicap)
1.81
Goals
Under 3.5 goals
1.52
Combo
Bradford + over 2.5 goals combined
2.56
39% · fair odds for the combo
53%Chance
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Bradford or draw (1X): 81% probability, best odds 1.20.

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Bradford vs Peterborough: analysis of the match

What our tip is based on

  1. Attack and defence. On average Bradford score 2.0 goals a match in the competition and concede 0.3; for Peterborough the figures are 3.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
  2. Form in the competition. Bradford: 3W 0D 0L, goals 6–1; Peterborough: 3W 0D 0L, goals 10–4.
  3. Head to head. From 17 meetings: 8 wins for Bradford, 5 wins for Peterborough and 4 draws, with the goals at 31–24.

What to expect

For us, Bradford are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (10.2%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.

In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.52), and we rate it at 63%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 57% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 58% chance.

Prediction summary

  1. Meetings: 17; Bradford 8 wins, 4 draws, Peterborough 5 wins.
  2. An average of 3.2 goals per meeting between these teams.
  3. In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Bradford 6–1, Peterborough 10–4.
  4. Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 58%.
  5. Out: Bradford 0, Peterborough 0.

Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals

Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals (probability 58%, best price 1.66). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.

Absences

Absent for Bradford: no absences. Absent for Peterborough: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.

Bradford vs Peterborough: compare the odds

Match result1X2
Best price1.664.305.25
Market average1.624.024.95
Lowest odds1.573.554.32
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.201.1779.2%
Over 2.5 goals1.661.6357.8%
Under 2.5 goals2.292.2342.2%
Over 3.5 goals2.572.5137.1%
BTTS – yes1.671.6356.8%
BTTS – no2.202.1543.2%

Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 27/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.0%.

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At a glance

  • Likely result: Bradford 1–1 Peterborough, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Form in the competition: Bradford 3W 0D 0L (6:1), Peterborough 3W 0D 0L (10:4).
  • H2H: 17 matches: Bradford 8W 4D 5L, goals 31–24.
  • Absences: Bradford 0, Peterborough 0.

Who will win Bradford vs Peterborough?

Bradford58%
Draw23%
Peterborough19%

Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.

Bradford vs Peterborough: more betting tips

Bradford or draw (1X)81.1% · fair odds 1.23 · best 1.20
Likely
Over 1.5 goals79.2% · fair odds 1.26 · best 1.20
Likely
Under 3.5 goals62.9% · fair odds 1.59 · best 1.52
Likely
Over 2.5 goals57.8% · fair odds 1.73 · best 1.66
Possible
Bradford to win57.8% · fair odds 1.73 · best 1.66
Possible
BTTS – yes56.8% · fair odds 1.76 · best 1.67
Possible
BTTS – no43.2% · fair odds 2.32 · best 2.20
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals42.2% · fair odds 2.37 · best 2.29
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals37.1% · fair odds 2.69 · best 2.57
Outsider
Draw23.3% · fair odds 4.29 · best 4.30
Outsider
Peterborough to win18.9% · fair odds 5.28 · best 5.25
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. Value exists when the best odds available are above the fair odds. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider < 50%.

Tips on corners and cards

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 2.03 · Under 1.73
probability of over 46.0%
Cardsline 3.5 cards
Over 1.69 · Under 2.09
probability of over 55.2%

Correct score prediction

1 : 110.2%
2 : 19.9%
1 : 09.7%
2 : 09.5%
3 : 16.5%
3 : 06.2%

Bradford vs Peterborough: team news and absences

Bradford

  • No reported absences

Peterborough

  • No reported absences

Changes are possible before kick-off.

Team comparison

BradfordPeterborough
50%Form50%
38%Attack63%
80%Defence20%
85%Head to head15%
67%Goals33%
64.0%Overall36.2%

Only this season's games so far are used, which means a small sample.

Form in the competition

BradfordWWW
PeterboroughWWW

Head to head

All matches
8Bradford
4Draws
5Peterborough
15/8/26 · Bradford 2–0 Peterborough
14/2/26 · Bradford 2–0 Peterborough
23/8/25 · Peterborough 1–1 Bradford
9/3/19 · Bradford 3–1 Peterborough
11/12/18 · Bradford 8–8 Peterborough
1/12/18 · Peterborough 2–2 Bradford

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.0%

Questions and answers

What do we tip for Bradford vs Peterborough?

Bradford -0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.81); Under 3.5 goals (1.52).

Who will win Bradford vs Peterborough?

We estimate: Bradford win 58%, draw 23%, Peterborough win 19%.

Where and when is the game being played?

Date: 27 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Valley Parade, Bradford. Referee: T. Kirk.

Who will be missing?

Bradford: no absences. Peterborough: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.

Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?

We estimate over 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.66); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 42% (odds 2.29).

Will both teams score?

By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 57% (odds 1.67).

Which correct score is the likeliest?

We rate 1–1 as most likely (10.2%), then 2–1 (9.9%) and 1–0 (9.7%).

What are your predictions based on?

We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.

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