England - League One
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by Ian John in League One Predictions
Our next match prediction features the current top two in League One as leaders. Cardiff City hosts second-placed Bradford City in what should be a cracking encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium. Will Brian Barry-Murphy's Bluebirds continue their excellent start to the season and inflict only a second defeat of the campaign on the chasing Graham Alexander's Bantams?
The league table shows that both Cardiff and Bradford are level on points at the top of the table, with 17 apiece. However, Cardiff have played a game fewer than their rivals and have a much better goal difference (+10 compared to +4). However, with just two points separating top from seventh in the table, things are very tight across these opening weeks.
Cardiff's form this season has been superb, especially at home, where they have won three games out of three and conceded just one goal. In fact, the Bluebirds have conceded just two goals all season. Their last home game was a 4-0 romp over Plymouth Argyle, but last weekend they were held 1-1 away to Stockport County.
In midweek, they beat Exeter City 1-0 away in the EFL Trophy.
Bradford's last away game ended in a 3-1 defeat away to Doncaster Rovers, but they bounced back last weekend, defeating Huddersfield Town 3-1 in an impressive performance at Valley Parade. The Bantams did not play in the EFL Trophy in midweek.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cardiff v Bradford City FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.79 | 3.4 | 4.33 |
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1.9 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
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1.85 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
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1.8 | 3.5 | 4 |
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1.88 | 3.65 | 3.65 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cardiff and Bradford City FC?
Our prediction for the Cardiff vs Bradford City FC match is: Cardiff City wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/09/2025 between Cardiff and Bradford City FC in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 53.84% for a win of Cardiff against Bradford City FC with odds of 1.9 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cardiff vs Bradford City FC is 18.84% with odds of 3.72 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.31% chance ⭐ for a win of Bradford City FC vs Cardiff with odds of 4.33 at Bet365.
Cardiff vs Bradford City FC Form
Cardiff and Bradford City FC's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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17 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
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2
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17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Cardiff and Bradford City FC Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Sep 2025 - EFL Trophy
13 Sep 2025 - League One
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Sep 2025 - EFL Trophy
13 Sep 2025 - League One
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
7 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sep 2025 - League One
6 Sep 2025 - League One
2 Sep 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - League One
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sep 2025 - League One
2 Sep 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
2 Aug 2025 - League One
23 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sep 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
Most goals and assists
Cardiff
Bradford City FC
R. Colwill
(4 Goals)
W. Swan
(6 Goals)
Cardiff - Bradford City FC Key Points
- Cardiff have a 100% winning home record from three games, scoring nine goals, conceding one.
- Bradford City have won just one of four away games this season in the league (D2, L1).
- Cardiff are unbeaten in seven games in League One (W5, D2).
- Bradford City have scored just four of their 14 goals this season away from home.
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Our Cardiff vs Bradford City FC Prediction
Our prediction for the Cardiff City vs. Bradford City League One match is: Cardiff City wins the match.
This top-two clash could gave major implications for both these teams this season, but the data is strongly in favour of one team here. Bradford's away form isn't that impressive and they have scored fewer goals than they have conceded on the road, despite just one defeat. In contrast, Cardiff's home form is exemplary and defensively, they look much the stronger of the two teams. As such, we're predicting a Cardiff win here.
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