Burton vs Bradford City: probable lineups, prediction, bet builder tips and odds for Tuesday's League One clash at the Pirelli Stadium.
Burton vs Bradford City Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Burton upon Trent, Pirelli Stadium |
Burton vs Bradford City pits the mid-table hosts against the League One leaders at the Pirelli Stadium, and it is hard to look past the visitors on Tuesday night.
Burton are winless in three League One outings, and Saturday's draw at Peterborough stung after they conceded deep into stoppage time with the points seemingly in the bag.
Bradford are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions, and late goals against Stevenage kept them sitting at the top of the table.
If Burton want something to cling to, it is this: they have won their last 3 matches against Bradford in all competitions.
Burton vs Bradford City Form
Burton have won just 2 of their last 10 matches against all opponents, and the habit of letting leads slip was laid bare at Peterborough. Charlie Webster and Gbemi Arubi both scored there, so there are goals in this side, but seeing games out remains the glaring problem.
Bradford are undefeated in their last 6 matches in League One, built on a stubborn back three that has kept a clean sheet in 5 of those 6 outings. Antoni Sarcevic and Will Swan struck to beat Stevenage, handing the Bantams their first win under their new boss.
Burton vs Bradford City Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Burton: F. Delap (Injured/doubtful), T. Kalinauskas (Injured/out)
Bradford City: J. Neufville (Injured/out), T. Wright (Injured/out)
Burton
Mark O'Mahoney is back from the injury list, but Finn Delap could miss out after picking up an issue against Peterborough. Gbemi Arubi and Sulyman Krubally could both be recalled, and both feature in Burton's probable XI in a 3-4-2-1.
Bradford City
On the Burton vs Bradford City lineups front, Corey O'Keeffe and Will Swan could both be handed opportunities in midweek. Bradford still have two players missing, with J. Neufville and T. Wright both injured, while Jake Beesley leads the line in a probable 3-4-2-1.
Burton vs Bradford City Predicted Lineup
Burton
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Addai; G. Evans, T. Sibbick, C. Tilt; H. Araujo, S. Krubally, K. Chauke, R. B. Rodrigues; C. Vickers, C. Webster; G. Arubi
Bradford City
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. McCracken; G. Pratt, A. Baldwin, M. Pennington; I. Touray, C. Connolly, A. Sarcevic, C. O'Keeffe; B. Pointon, W. Swan; J. Beesley
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Burton vs Bradford City Key Stats & Match Facts
Kayden Jackson has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 apps vs Burton (League One).
Matthew Pennington has been carded in 2 of his last 3 apps vs Burton (League One).
Callum Connolly has committed 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 5 apps (League One).
Charlie Webster has attempted 2+ shots in 6 of his last 8 apps (League One).
Bobby Pointon has won 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 6 apps (League One).
Burton vs Bradford City Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bradford win. The Burton vs Bradford City betting odds make the leaders 8/11 with William Hill, and that feels fair for a side unbeaten in nine in all competitions facing hosts who keep throwing away leads. Burton's recent wins over Bradford give them a sliver of hope, but Bradford's width and Beesley's presence through the middle are the difference-makers, in a game that should have goals at both ends.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Burton have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 League One games. Our numbers project close to three goals here and give both teams to score a decent shout too. Burton have also found the net freely in their recent meetings with Bradford, so this is not a fixture that tends to stay quiet.
Jake Beesley to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads the line for Bradford, the model's favourites. Beesley is a near ever-present at centre-forward and should start again here, with Bradford fancied to outscore Burton comfortably. His implied probability of scoring sits well above what the price suggests, which makes him the obvious man to side with.
Burton vs Bradford City Bet Builder
Our Burton vs Bradford City bet builder tips combine three legs: goals in the game, plenty of corners and Bradford avoiding defeat at the Pirelli Stadium.
Over 2.5 goals: There have been 3+ goals scored in 8 of Burton's last 10 matches (League One), and their messy finishes to games do nothing to suggest that changes here.
Over 12.5 corners: Bradford have passed that line in three of their last four matches, and a side that plays with width and crosses this often will keep winning corners.
Bradford or draw (Double Chance): Bradford remain undefeated domestically this term, and the leaders rarely give anything cheap away at the back.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 8/1 and is as short as 15/2 elsewhere.
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Burton vs Bradford City Talking Points
The obvious subplot is Jake Beesley facing the club he left in June, and the striker arrives against a Burton defence that struggles with attacks down the wings. Bradford have only just appointed a new boss, yet the leaders look settled, and the hint at starts for Corey O'Keeffe and Will Swan shows a willingness to freshen things up. For Burton, the question is simple: can they finally see a game out?
Burton vs Bradford City Predictions FAQs
When is the Burton vs Bradford City English League One game?
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Where is Burton vs Bradford City being played?
The match is being played at the Pirelli Stadium.
What competition is Burton vs Bradford City in?
Burton vs Bradford City is an English League One match.
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