English Carabao Cup · Kick-off 26 August at 18:45 UTC
Bradford City — Burnley
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Key figures
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.5 |
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Who has the edge
AI sees a clear edge for Burnley
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About the match
Bradford City enters this Carabao Cup fixture with an active goal-scorer in Aden Baldwin, who has registered 1 goal in his single appearance this season. The team also benefits from Callum Connolly's playmaking, with 1 assist in his only match. Offensively, Nick Powell leads the team in total shots with 4, indicating his willingness to test the opposition's defense. The team's accurate passing is anchored by Matthew Pennington, who has completed 48 accurate passes. As the lower-division side, Bradford City faces a significant challenge against a higher-ranked opponent, relying on individual moments of quality from their leaders.
Burnley comes into this Carabao Cup match with an attacking threat led by Zian Flemming, who has already scored 1 goal in his single match this season and leads the team with 5 total shots. Marcus Edwards provides creative spark, having recorded 1 assist in his sole appearance. The team's passing game is notably strong, with Bashir Humphreys excelling with 109 accurate passes. As the higher-division club, Burnley possesses superior squad depth and quality, and is expected to control possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against their lower-league opponent.