Peterborough vs Bradford predictions, betting tips & match preview

Peterborough have had 2 very good competitive games for the neutral since the season started. More worrying for Posh fans though, as both games have finished 3-2, but both in Peterborough’s favour. A brace from substitute Tom Nichols on Tuesday night put The Posh through to the League Cup 2nd round.

Bradford have had a rough time of it of late. They are yet to score in their 2 opening competitive games and drawn both games 0-0. They lost the game in mid week on penalties to Accrington Stanley, despite having a man advantage for 15 minutes of regular time and 30mins of extra time.

Peterborough have shown they are a team for the neutral this season. They have followed on their goals galore trend they set last year when their games average a colossal 3.37 goals per game. This season they have recorded 2 victories out of 2, a 3-2 league victory against a Rochdale side they twice went behind too and a 3-2 triumph in the cup against AFC Wimbledon. The Posh have brought in 6 new signings, the majority from the League 2 as they look to bolster their squad ahead of a long campaign.

Bradford on the other hand have suffered quite the opposite to Peterborough. Although tipped to do great things this season they have not got off to the greatest of starts. A 0-0 draw against Port Vale was followed by a penalties defeat to Accrington in the cup despite dominating the game and playing against 10 men for the final 15 of normal time and Extra time. Bradford have done some good business in the transfer market, bagging Rangers midfielder Nicky Law on a free transfer and picking up “keeper Colin Doyle from Blackpool for £1, yes £1. Huddersfield starlet Jordi Hiwula looks a hot prospect and Bradford will be pleased they have acquired him on loan this season as they look to fire themselves into the Championship

With Bradford lacking goals at the moment we are predicting a straight forward win for Peterborough here. For that reason the Under 2.5 Match Goals & Both Teams to Score – NO market looks good value at 13/10 here. A 2-0 victory is our correct score tip weighing in at 12/1 with bet365.