Bradford City
- Bradford City have struggled for form, winning just one of their last five in all competitions, although they did beat Doncaster Rovers 1-0 at home a fortnight ago.
- Graham Alexander has taken a very different approach since taking over in November 2023, preferring to attack directly with a 3-4-2-1 or 3-5-2 and pressing hard, looking to win the ball back and counter attack as quickly as possible.
- The Bantams have the best defensive record in League One at their Valley Parade home, winning ten, drawing two and losing only two with an average of just 0.86 goals per game conceded.
Stockport County
- Stockport County are in good form, winning three and drawing two of their last five in all competitions, including a dominant 4-0 away win over Port Vale in the EFL Trophy three days ago.
- Dave Challinor has done a brilliant job at Stockport since taking charge in 2021, making the Hatters’ players extremely versatile and able to adapt to any system.
- Stockport County sit fourth in League One on 53 points from 30 matches while Bradford City are sixth with 49 from 29.
Head-to-Head
Stockport County have not won any of the last five meetings, with Bradford holding 2 wins and 3 draws in the last five.
Key Players
Antoni Sarcevic is Bradford City ’s top scorer in League One with 7 in 24 , but Stockport County have a real sharpshooter in Kyle Wootton , who has 14 in 30 .
Betting Insights
- City are on the shorter odds at 2.43 with the draw available at 3.35.
- Under 2.5 goals could be the best play for bettors looking to play it safe.
Prediction
Stockport are a better team with a better record and come into this one in better form, so we will side with them to earn at least a point.
