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Bradford head into the game with manager Mark Hughes targeting three points from yet another home fixture. Carlisle, though, will be a tough opponent for the same. This prediction will take a deep look at the League Two fixture at the University of Bradford Stadium.
Bradford vs Carlisle – Predictions, Odds, & Best Betting Tips
This prediction features a Bradford team coming up on the back of a goalless draw against Wimbledon in which both teams had excellent chances. Carlisle managed a comfortable 2-0 success over Newport.
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Draw
The match between two play-off contenders is likely to be intensely fought at the University of Bradford Stadium, as per this prediction. Bradford have picked up two wins in the last three home games. After a decent performance against Wimbledon, Hughes may not be tempted to make too many changes to the line-up. Carlisle’s away performances have been quite poor with three defeats in the last four but they have played against some tough opponents during this run. Both teams cannot afford to lose this match and this prediction expects a draw in this game.
Total goals under 2.5
The likelihood of witnessing under 2.5 goals is quite high for this match with both teams having a lot of stake. There are only two points and places separating both teams in the table. The recent games between these two teams have also turned out to be quite even with a slight bias in favour of the hosts.
Both teams to score – yes
This prediction is about two teams who have been quite good in front of goal. Even though Bradford do not take their chances against Wimbledon, the team has scored in four consecutive home matches. Carlisle’s scoring streak in away matches has hit seven consecutive games.
Bradford vs Carlisle: Preview of the Game with Team News
Bradford
Bradford have registered just one win in the last five meetings with Carlisle. Hughes is likely to be particularly concerned about this record. A victory in the upcoming matches absolutely essential for Bradford if they are to keep up their place as promotion contenders for the campaign. Jamie Walker remains on the treatment table for the Bantams.
Carlisle
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson heads into the game after watching his team put together a very good sequence of three wins in the last four matches to remain in the fourth spot. The deficit to Northampton could be cut down to just a point if Carlisle win the game in hand. There are no injury problems for Carlisle.
Top Stats for Betting on the Bradford vs Carlisle Match
These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
14/05/23
England League 2 England

Bradford

Carlisle
1
0
21/03/23
England League 2 England

Bradford

Carlisle
0
0
21/01/23
England League 2 England

Bradford

Carlisle
0
0
07/05/22
England League 2 England

Bradford

Carlisle
2
0
08/01/22
England League 2 England

Carlisle

Bradford
2
0
Last Five - Bradford
11/02/25
England League 2 England

Accrington Stanley

Bradford
0
1
W
08/02/25
England League 2 England

Harrogate Town

Bradford
0
1
W
04/02/25
England EFL Trophy England

Rotherham

Bradford
0
1
W
01/02/25
England League 2 England

AFC Wimbledon

Bradford
1
0
L
28/01/25
England League 2 England

Morecambe

Bradford
0
1
W
Last Five - Carlisle
11/02/25
England League 2 England

Newport County

Carlisle
1
0
L
08/02/25
England League 2 England

Grimsby

Carlisle
2
1
L
01/02/25
England League 2 England

Swindon

Carlisle
5
1
L
28/01/25
England League 2 England

Notts County

Carlisle
1
0
L
25/01/25
England League 2 England

Fleetwood Town

Carlisle
1
2
W
Top questions on the Bradford vs Carlisle game
Where is the match going to take place? University of Bradford Stadium
When will this match start? January 21, 2023 at 15:00 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Bradford
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