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28th Oct. England League 1---Bradford City VS Lincoln City Prediction
England League 1 - Bradford City VS Lincoln City
Match Time:29-10-2025 03:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team Reviews
Bradford City head into this League One Matchday 14 clash at Valley Parade, Bradford, on October 28, 2025, in strong form, sitting 2nd with 30 points from 13 matches (9 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss). Their recent form includes a 2-2 draw against Barnsley and a 3-1 West Yorkshire derby win over Huddersfield Town, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4 in their last five league games. They’ve scored 26 goals and conceded 12 this season, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game. At home, Bradford are formidable, with 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 games, amassing 16 points, the most in the top four tiers of English football since last season. Coach Graham Alexander’s 3-4-2-1 relies on Will Swan’s finishing (6 goals) and Antoni Sarcevic’s creativity (4 goals). Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Alexander Pattison, and Bobby Pointon are out (injuries), but Andy Cook and Stephen Humphrys are expected to return. Bradford will leverage their home crowd to maintain their promotion push.
Lincoln City are also in contention, sitting 6th with 22 points from 13 matches (6 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses). Their recent form shows a 1-0 loss to Leyton Orient but a 1-0 win over Stevenage, scoring 4 goals and conceding 3 in their last five league games. They’ve scored 18 goals and conceded 12, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game. Away form is inconsistent, with 2 wins in 6 road games. Coach Michael Skubala’s 4-2-3-1 depends on Jack Moylan’s finishing (3 goals) and Tendayi Darikwa’s wing play. No major injuries are reported, but Lincoln’s low scoring (joint-third lowest in the top half) is a concern. They will focus on defensive solidity and counters to challenge Bradford’s attack.
Head to Head
Bradford City and Lincoln City have met 74 times in the Football League, with Bradford winning 30, Lincoln 26, and 18 draws, averaging 2.3 goals per game. Lincoln have won 5 of the last 6 league meetings, including a 2-1 victory in February 2011, their last league encounter. At Valley Parade, Bradford have won 18 of 37, but Lincoln’s recent dominance (3 wins, 2 draws in last 6) gives them confidence. Both teams scored in 7 of Bradford’s 8 home games this season, suggesting an open contest. Bradford’s 2-2 Barnsley draw and Lincoln’s 1-0 Leyton Orient loss indicate a tight battle.
Prediction
Bradford’s home dominance (5-1-0) and high scoring (2.0 goals per game) give them the edge over Lincoln’s inconsistent away form and low scoring (1.4 goals per game). However, Lincoln’s defensive resilience and head-to-head record keep it close. I predict a 2-1 Bradford win, with Swan and Sarcevic scoring, and Moylan replying for Lincoln. Bradford’s win probability is around 50%, reflecting their 3-1 Huddersfield win and Lincoln’s 1-0 Stevenage win. Expect Bradford to edge possession (around 52%) and corners (6-8), with Lincoln threatening on counters. The game will be intense, with Bradford aiming for the top spot and Lincoln chasing promotion.
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