Bradford City
- Bradford City have made a fine start to the 2025-2026 campaign, sitting in third with 37 points from 20 matches.
- The Bantams are a high-tempo side, pressing relentlessly and playing a transition-first style of soccer.
- Home League record: W7, D2, L1 from ten home matches.
Wigan Athletic
- Wigan Athletic sit in 14th place in League One having collected 26 points from their first 20 games, a mid-table showing that has been somewhat overshadowed by a recent managerial change.
- Ryan Lowe took the helm in March 2025 and has overseen a period of tactical fluidity as the team adapted to his style and personnel.
- Lowe’s Wigan have played in both a back-three and back-four system during his time in charge, but have generally maintained a style of patient build-up through the lines with the odd wave of pressure from wide areas.
- Away League record: W1, D6, L3 from ten away matches.
Betting Insights
Bradford are clear favorites to win this game at a short 2.0 , with Wigan priced as dark horses at 3.8 .
Prediction
The Latics’ recent poor away form and Bradford’s dominant home form in League One this season suggests that the favourites are likely to take all three points on Friday.
