Newcastle Vs Bradford Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 22, 2025

St James’ Park prepares for an FA Cup third round encounter as Newcastle United welcomes Bradford City in a classic cup matchup between Premier League quality and League Two ambition.

This fixture epitomizes the magic of the FA Cup, with top-flight Newcastle facing fourth-tier Bradford. This match preview examines all aspects of this FA Cup clash between teams from different divisions.

This comprehensive Newcastle vs Bradford betting preview provides essential analysis for this FA Cup fixture. Our detailed Newcastle vs Bradford match preview covers current form, tactical approaches, and team news to deliver expert predictions and valuable betting insights for this matchup between Premier League contenders and League Two fighters.

Newcastle Vs Bradford Match Preview/Betting Preview

Team Recent Form

Newcastle: LWWLW

Bradford: WDWLW

Key Stats

Newcastle have scored 3+ goals in 5 of their last 7 home matches.
Bradford are unbeaten in their last 8 matches across all competitions.
This will be the first meeting between these sides since 2017.

Correct Score Prediction

Our predicted correct score is Newcastle 4-0 Bradford. The significant quality gap between Premier League and League Two should be evident, with Newcastle’s attacking talent likely to overwhelm Bradford’s defense. While Bradford’s current form is impressive, the step up in quality should prove too much for the visitors at St James’ Park.

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Newcastle Vs Bradford H2H

Newcastle have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these sides.
The last meeting in 2017 ended 3-1 to Newcastle in the League Cup.
Bradford’s last victory against Newcastle was in 2000.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 3 of the last 4 encounters.

Pre Game Odds

Newcastle Win: 1/8
Draw: 8/1
Bradford Win: 18/1

Team News Newcastle

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is expected to rotate his squad, giving opportunities to fringe players. Key attackers may be rested, but striker Callum Wilson should start as he builds match fitness. Several youth players could feature in this cup fixture.

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Team News Bradford

Bradford will be at full strength for this cup tie, with manager Graham Alexander likely to field his strongest available lineup. Striker Andy Cook is expected to lead the line, hoping to cause an upset against Premier League opposition.