Newcastle vs Bradford City prediction, H2H and probable line-ups, September 24, 2025

By Author On Sep 24, 2025

As Newcastle prepares to face Bradford City on September 24, 2025, this article offers a comprehensive prediction along with key insights from past encounters, probable lineups, and tactical considerations. Whether you are a dedicated bettor or a football enthusiast, our detailed analysis aims to enhance your understanding for this exciting fixture.

Recent Form and Context

Newcastle comes into this match showing strong recent form, leveraging home advantage at St. James’ Park. Meanwhile, Bradford City will look to spring a surprise and add valuable points to their season tally. Both teams have shown contrasting styles this season, which makes this encounter highly intriguing.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Historically, Newcastle has dominated Bradford City in their meetings. Key statistics include:

Newcastle has won most recent 5 head-to-head matches.
Bradford City’s last win over Newcastle occurred more than five years ago.
Average goals scored per game in their meetings stand at 2.8, favoring attacking play.

This historical edge suggests Newcastle holds both confidence and tactical familiarity over Bradford City.

Probable Lineups

Newcastle (Expected 4-3-3 Formation)

Goalkeeper: Martin Dúbravka
Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Jamaal Lascelles, Dan Burn
Midfielders: Jonjo Shelvey, Bruno Guimarães, Joe Willock
Forwards: Allan Saint-Maximin, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almirón

Bradford City (Likely 4-4-2 Formation)

Goalkeeper: Ben Wilson
Defenders: James Meredith, Rory McArdle, Tom White, Adam Chicksen
Midfielders: Andy Cook, Jack Payne, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Lee Novak
Forwards: Cian Harries, Stephen Darby

Tactical Outlook and Key Battles

Newcastle’s attack is likely to test Bradford City’s defensive resilience, especially through wide play and quick combinations. Bradford City’s challenge will be maintaining compact defense and capitalizing on counter-opportunities.

Key player matchups to watch:

Allan Saint-Maximin vs. Adam Chicksen
Bruno Guimarães vs. Jack Payne

Newcastle vs Bradford City Prediction and Betting Tips

Considering Newcastle’s superiority in recent head-to-heads, current form, and home advantage, they are favorites to win this encounter. However, Bradford City’s defensive organization means the match could be tighter than expected.

Our Prediction: Newcastle 2 – 1 Bradford City

Betting Tips:

Back Newcastle to win with a handicap for better odds.
Consider an ‘Both Teams to Score’ market given Bradford’s attacking threat on counters.
Over 2.5 goals is a viable option based on Newcastle’s goal-scoring form.

This detailed preview offers vital insights including lineup updates, historic match data, and expert score predictions to help you make informed decisions for Newcastle vs Bradford City on September 24, 2025.