Stoke City vs Bradford City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Betiball's prediction for Stoke City vs Bradford City on 26 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Stoke City vs Bradford City preview before placing your bet.

Stoke City vs Bradford City: Starting Lineups Time : 26/08/2025 14:45

Stoke City

0 - 3

Finished

Bradford City

72'

William Smith / Ben Pearson

63'

Ben Gibson / Maksym Talovierov

63'

Tatsuki Seko / Bosun Lawal

76' Josh Neufville / George Lapslie

76' Bobby Pointon / Tyreik Wright

76' Nicholas Edward Powell / Will Swan

62' George Lapslie

61' Alex Pattison / Jenson Metcalfe

55' Jenson Metcalfe

39' Ciaran Kelly

31' Brad Halliday

12' Will Swan

72'

William Smith / Ben Pearson

76' Josh Neufville / George Lapslie

63'

Ben Gibson / Maksym Talovierov

76' Bobby Pointon / Tyreik Wright

63'

Tatsuki Seko / Bosun Lawal

76' Nicholas Edward Powell / Will Swan

62' George Lapslie

61' Alex Pattison / Jenson Metcalfe

55' Jenson Metcalfe

39' Ciaran Kelly

31' Brad Halliday

12' Will Swan

Stoke City

Substitutions

#10 Bae Jun Ho

#8 Lewis Baker

#34 Frank Fielding

#23 Ben Gibson

#42 Million Manhoef

#12 Tatsuki Seko

#46 William Smith

#22 Junior Tchamadeu

#7 Sorba Thomas

Stoke City Bradford City

13Shots15

2Shots on Goal4

12Fouls14

4Corner Kick7

14Free kick12

2Offside1

0Yellow card2

1Aerial1

1Save2

7Successful Tackles21

4Interceptions9

19Long pass27

4Successful center7

4Shots off goal7

0Hit The Post1

17Head Success21

7Blocked4

7Tackle21

6Dribbles2

33Throw-in26

479Passes316

104Attacks89

38Dangerous attacks46

1Corner Kicks(HT)3

Bradford City

Substitutions

#31 Zachariah Hadi

#25 Joe Hilton

#7 Josh Neufville

#16 Alex Pattison

#23 Bobby Pointon

#22 Nicholas Edward Powell

#6 Max Power

#26 Curtis Tilt

Commentary

76' Bradford City — substitution: Josh Neufville / George Lapslie

76' Bradford City — substitution: Bobby Pointon / Tyreik Wright

76' Bradford City — substitution: Nicholas Edward Powell / Will Swan

72' Stoke City — substitution: William Smith / Ben Pearson

63' Stoke City — substitution: Ben Gibson / Maksym Talovierov

63' Stoke City — substitution: Tatsuki Seko / Bosun Lawal

62' Goal! George Lapslie - Bradford City

61' Bradford City — substitution: Alex Pattison / Jenson Metcalfe

55' Jenson Metcalfe - Bradford City receive a yellow card

39' Ciaran Kelly - Bradford City receive a yellow card

31' Goal! Brad Halliday - Bradford City

12' Goal! Will Swan - Bradford City

How We Build the Stoke City vs Bradford City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Stoke City vs Bradford City on 26 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Stoke City vs Bradford City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Stoke City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bradford City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Stoke City and Bradford City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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