Bradford City vs. Middlesbrough Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Bradford City vs. Middlesbrough

On Tuesday night, Bradford City welcomes Middlesbrough to the University of Bradford Stadium for a clash in the third round of the EFL Cup. This encounter marks their inaugural competitive rendezvous since 2001 when they shared points in a 1-1 draw within the Premier League.

Bradford has commenced their League Two season with a steady, if not dazzling, performance, securing 13 points from their initial nine matches, positioning them 11th in the standings, a mere two points shy of the playoff zone.

Bradford City vs. Middlesbrough

Encouragingly, the Bantams seem to be hitting their stride, embarking on an undefeated streak spanning six matches in all competitions. However, it’s worth noting that they’ve shared the spoils in three of those encounters, with their most recent home fixture culminating in a 1-1 draw against Harrogate Town.

What to remember – Bradford City vs. Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough advanced beyond League One opponents on the road to reach this stage of the tournament, and they are expected to comfortably overcome a mid-table League Two team.

Following a recent triumph against Southampton, Carrick aims to see his Boro squad build on this victory, hoping it serves as a catalyst to gather momentum and ignite their season.

Betting tip for Bradford City vs. Middlesbrough

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be fewer than 3.5 goals in this match.