Bradford vs Rochdale Prediction
England · Round of 128
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Bradford vs Rochdale: the result in context
Bradford beat Rochdale 2-0 in the League Cup on 8 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: Bradford had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Rochdale.
Their history points to a close game: 4 previous meetings produced 2.0 goals a game. Referee Declan Brown averages 3.40 cards a game, 0.53 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Bradford
Bradford Starting XI
Rochdale Starting XI
Bradford Substitutes
Rochdale Substitutes
Match Stats
BradfordRochdale Team Comparison
BradfordRochdaleAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Bradford- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.6 vs 0.3 in first half)
Rochdale- Scores more in 2nd half (0.8 vs 0.2 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 4 meetings, all competitions
Bradford2Wins · 50%1Wins · 25%Previous meetings
15/04/2023RochdaleBradford10/01/2023BradfordRochdale22/01/2022RochdaleBradford02/10/2021BradfordRochdaleRecent Form
Bradford
Salford CityBradfordBradford
Preston
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FC Halifax TownBradford
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PlymouthRochdale
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York
BraintreeRochdaleRochdale
WealdstoneReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.40 cards a match, 0.53 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.93).
Cards come from 10 matches with official statistics.
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About the Bradford vs Rochdale forecast
As a knockout tie in the League Cup, there is more at stake than league points; the forecasts weigh that alongside team ratings, recent form and the head-to-head record.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
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