Bradford City vs Newport County FC prediction, odds & tips

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The Bradford vs Newport timeline highlights an intriguing clash as Bradford City looks to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling Newport County. With Bradford in solid form and Newport grappling with a series of defeats, the dynamics of this match are particularly compelling.

Bradford's recent form (WDWWW) suggests they are a formidable side, especially with key players like Andy Cook, who has netted 16 goals this season. Newport, on the other hand, faces challenges, with a record of LLLLL in their recent outings, highlighting their defensive frailties.

Tactical setups are expected to be conservative from Newport, aiming to stabilize their defence, while Bradford may adopt a more aggressive approach to exploit Newport's weaknesses. Fans and bettors can track real-time updates with Bradford vs Newport live score and access the best Bradford vs Newport odds on BetBrain.

Diving deep into the Bradford vs Newport stats and results reveals a history of closely contested battles:

• Sep 23, 2023: Newport County 1-4 Bradford City – Bradford showcased their offensive prowess in a dominant away win.
• Mar 11, 2023: Newport County 1-1 Bradford City – A tightly matched game saw the teams share points.
• Aug 13, 2022: Bradford City 2-0 Newport County – Bradford secured a comfortable home victory with a solid defensive display.
• Mar 26, 2022: Bradford City 0-0 Newport County – A defensive stalemate at Bradford’s home ground.
• Oct 9, 2021: Newport County 0-0 Bradford City – Another goalless draw, highlighting tactical caution from both sides.

These encounters illustrate a trend where Bradford has gradually asserted dominance, especially in recent matches. With an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last five encounters and both teams scoring in 40% of the matches, the historical edge leans slightly towards Bradford.

Bradford City enters this match in formidable form, having won three of their last five League Two matches and drawing twice. Striker Andy Cook is the team's top scorer with 16 goals, contributing to Bradford's total of 57 goals this season. Their attack is bolstered by a 37% shooting accuracy rate and an average possession of 46%, reflecting their capability to control games and create scoring opportunities. Defensively, they have shown resilience by maintaining a clean sheet in 22% of their matches this season. Bettors might find value in Bradford's ability to score in both halves, accomplished in 20% of their matches, as they face a Newport side struggling with form.

Newport County's season has been marred by inconsistencies, particularly on the road where they’ve lost their last three matches. With a total of 61 goals scored and 72 conceded this season, their defensive vulnerabilities are apparent, having failed to keep a clean sheet in 78% of their matches. Will Evans stands out with 21 goals, but the team's overall goal conversion rate of just 12% highlights their struggles in front of goal. Newport has seen over 2.5 goals in 59% of their games, indicating that their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, mostly due to defensive lapses. Betting trends suggest considering an over on goals market, given their 74% rate of matches with over 1.5 goals.

This Bradford vs Newport preview on BetBrain.com suggests a likely victory for Bradford City, but in football, surprises are always possible. Explore more of our detailed analyses and exclusive betting offers to make informed bets.

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