🔊 Football fever is heating up ahead of the clash between Stoke City and Bradford City. Both clubs are in fine form, promising fans an exciting showdown. Stoke City impress with their winning streak, while Bradford remain unbeaten in their last seven matches. Notably, both sides have been prolific in front of goal recently, which bodes well for an entertaining encounter. The odds suggest a closely contested game, with both teams eager to showcase their best qualities.
Head-to-Head
⚠These teams have never faced each other before.
Stoke City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Championship, featuring Southampton as the home side and Stoke City as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the game statistics (Stoke City vs Southampton):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Stoke City have been on a roll lately, stringing together four consecutive wins and a draw. Their current form positions them as a formidable opponent for any team. They are showcasing impressive attacking prowess, averaging 1.2 goals per match, while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 1.1 goals per game. Despite remaining unbeaten in their last five outings, the team continues to strive for excellence and is approaching their upcoming home fixture with utmost seriousness.
Bradford City Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in a League One clash, with Peterborough United hosting Bradford City. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here's the breakdown of the match statistics (Bradford City vs Peterborough United):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 6 vs 8;
- fouls: 20 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Bradford City are in impressive form, going unbeaten in their last seven matches, solidifying their reputation as a strong side on the road—consistently both scoring and conceding in nearly all of their recent away games. The team regularly entertains fans with their attacking play, consistently finding the back of the net (averaging 1.5 goals per game) while also allowing their opponents opportunities to score (conceding an average of 1.1 goals).
Outcome PredictionTrendsBradford City cover a +1.5 handicap in 34 of their last 35 games.Bradford City cover a +1.5 handicap in 18 of their last 19 away games.👉Prediction: Bradford City Handicap (+1.5)(odds: 1.33)Total Goals PredictionTrendsBradford City score in 11 of their last 12 matches.👉Prediction: Bradford City will score goal(odds: 1.45)Corner Prediction
Outcome Prediction
- Bradford City cover a +1.5 handicap in 34 of their last 35 games.
- Bradford City cover a +1.5 handicap in 18 of their last 19 away games.
Total Goals Prediction
- Bradford City score in 11 of their last 12 matches.
Corner Prediction
Stoke City: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; at home - 5.
Bradford City: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; away - 4.83.
Card Prediction
Stoke City: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 2.
Bradford City: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
- Bradford City both score and concede in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
This clash promises to be action-packed with chances at both ends, thanks to the attacking prowess and current form of the teams involved. Based on recent trends, an open game with goals from both sides seems likely, especially considering Bradford's impressive away performances, consistently finding the net against tough opponents. Therefore, betting on both teams to score (yes) appears to be the most well-founded choice for this matchup.[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]: 1. Shimizu S-Pulse are 13th in the J1 League table. Facing 2nd-placed Kashima Antlers, they will find it hard to win this match due to their declining form, indicating doubtful motivation.2. Shimizu S-Pulse defender Yuji Takahashi and forward Sena Saito will miss this league game due to injuries.3. Shimizu S-Pulse were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 g...
Liverpool table fresh Guehi bidAccording to The Athletic, Liverpool have submitted a fresh bid worth £35 million ($47m) to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The Reds had earlier seen two bids rejected by the Eagles, but they remain hopeful that this time the offer will be accepted.Fenerbahce eyeing move for EdersonTurkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce are eyeing a move for out-of-favour Manc...
Roma medical for Liverpool fullback TsimikasAS Roma are holding a medical for Kostas Tsimikas today.The Liverpool fullback is leaving Anfield after finding himself third-choice this season behind fellow left-backs Andrew Robertson and Milos Kerkez.La Gazzetta dello Sport says the Greece international is expected in Italy today to finalise his move.Tsimikas will undergo a medical ahead of signing a...
FBL-ENG-PR-CHELSEA-FULHAMMarco Silva has demanded an explanation from the Premier League after lambasting three "shocking" refereeing decisions in Fulham's 2-0 Premier League loss at Chelsea.WHAT HAPPENED?The Whites thought they had taken the lead against their west London rivals Chelsea when 18-year-old Josh King coolly slotted past Robert Sanchez. However, the goal was chalked off by referee Rob...
[(Shonan Bellmare) Strength]: 1. Shonan Bellmare are one of the bottom teams in the table, taking 25 points and being in the relegation zone. They are strongly motivated to grab points.[(Shonan Bellmare) Neutral]: 1. Shonan Bellmare drew the last 4 home games, revealing mediocre home performances.[(Shonan Bellmare) Weakness]: 1. Shonan Bellmare lost 1-0 to Fagiano Okayama on the road in the last g...
Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa League Final 2025Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.WHAT HAPPENED?Garnacho has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues after the two Premier League clubs agreed a deal worth a fixed £40 million fee ($54m) with a 10 per cent sell-on clause, Goal understands. The 21-year-old ha...
Marc Guehi Crystal Palace 2025-26Liverpool have launched a fresh bid for Marc Guehi as they hope that Crystal Palace will finally accept their proposal and agree to sell their star defender before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. The Reds have been linked with a move for the England international throughout the summer and the champions are determined to secure his signature.WHAT HAPPEN...
West Ham United v Lille OSC - Pre-Season FriendlyAston Villa are close to signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer.WHAT HAPPENED?Villa are on the brink of agreeing a £47 million (€54m/$63m) package for Paqueta which includes a loan fee and add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. The report also states the 28-year-old has ac...
[(Nagoya Grampus) Strength]: 1. Nagoya Grampus currently have only 28 points and are near the bottom of the league table. To avoid relegation, they need to earn points.[(Nagoya Grampus) Neutral]: 1. Nagoya Grampus' 7 successive games ended with OVER.[(Nagoya Grampus) Weakness]: 1. Nagoya Grampus lost 2-4 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last Emperor's Cup game, with poor performance.2. In the lates...
Cody Gakpo Liverpool 2025Premier League champions Liverpool have confirmed that star attacker Cody Gakpo has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, which has extended his stay at Anfield beyond 2028. The Dutchman who joined the club in January 2023, during the Jurgen Klopp era, has established himself as a regular starter under new boss Arne Slot and has now committed his future to the Reds...
