- Leicester form: Leicester's form in their last five games across all current competitions is three wins, one draw and one defeat.
- Bradford form: Bradford's form in their last five games across all current competitions is two wins, two draws and one defeat.
- Home/away records: Leicester have a home record of three wins, one draw and three defeats from seven games, while Bradford have an away record of three wins, three draws and one defeat from seven games in League One 2026/2027.
Foxes could just edge it against tenacious Bantams
Odds and history
The last time these two teams met in the same league came back on 4 March 2003 and, according to the bookmakers, Leicester City are only narrow favorites here at 1.85 to take the points against a very solid Bradford City side, who are 3.75 to win while the draw is 3.5.
Recent form
Leicester's recent form has seen them sit 10th in the League One 2026/2027 table with 19 points from 13 games, while Bradford are seventh with 22 points from 13. Bradford's last three results include a 2-0 home win over Peterborough United in the EFL Cup 2026/2027, a 0-3 home defeat to Huddersfield Town in League One 2026/2027 and a 7-0 rout of Marine at home in the FA Cup 2026/2027, while Bradford's last two were a 2-2 draw at home to Stevenage Borough in League One 2026/2027 and a 4-2 away win against Oxford City FC in the FA Cup 2026/2027.
Tactics and outlook
The stats and recent performances of both teams suggests a draw would be the best result for Bradford in this game, but we feel that Leicester have enough about them to edge this one and make Russell Martin happy. The Foxes have kept things simple since Martin took over on 1 July 2026, patiently playing their 4-1-4-1 system, which builds attacks out of the back, rotates the midfield and stretches the ball wide.
Bradford have maintained their 3-4-2-1/3-4-3 system since Michael Duff took over on 7 October 2026, his team thrusting from the wing-back positions and making the most of their direct style in transition.
On paper, Leicester should get the job done, but Bradford are solid on the away with a record of three wins, three draws and one defeat from seven. Their tenacity and counterattacking prowess, combined with the fact that Leicester are yet to stamp their authority on King Power, makes this look like a contest rather than a stroll for the hosts.
We think there is a smart alternative to this game, and that is both teams to score at 1.6, but we still believe Leicester should have the quality to get it done so the home win is our prediction.
- Emil Riis Jakobsen leads the way in the League One 2026/2027 goals charts with two in three games and his finishing ability will be key if Leicester are to finish the game on top.
- Bobby Pointon top scores for the Bantams with two goals in seven games and if he gets enough service from midfield, his timing in the box could prove decisive in what could be a scrappy match.
- With only three goals conceded on the road in League One 2026/2027, Bradford will feel that their solid backline can keep this close for long enough, while the fact that Leicester have conceded 12 times in seven home games in the same competition should give the visitors enough confidence to land a few punches.
