EFL Trophy : Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Prediction & Betting Tips

Match: EFL Trophy

Fixture: Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City

Local Kick-off Time: November 11th, 19:00

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Handicap Prediction:

Bradford City +0 (Asian Handicap)

Draw + Away Win (European Handicap)

Predicted Scores: 1-2, 2-2, 2-3

Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5

Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:

Doncaster Rovers started the season in excellent form, securing 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in 10 games before September, reaching as high as 2nd place in League One. However, the turning point for the team came after their 3-1 League One victory over Bradford City—since then, they have failed to win any League One match, picking up 0 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in their last 7 League One games. Manager Grant McCann has also faced calls for his sacking from fans with high expectations. Nevertheless, Doncaster have performed impressively in the EFL Trophy, winning both group games, scoring 5 goals and conceding only 1. They mainly adopt a 4-2-3-1 counter-attacking formation, with striker Joe Ironside in fine form, having scored 2 goals in the EFL Trophy. However, the team is plagued by injuries, with key defender Tom Anderson sidelined.

Bradford City currently sit 2nd in League One. Their expected goals (xG) of 25.5 ranks first in the league, and their actual goals scored (24) also tops the League One standings—much to the delight of manager Graham Alexander. Additionally, their scheduled League One match against Plymouth Argyle was postponed to early December, as Plymouth had three players called up for international duty. This means Bradford can field more first-team players in tonight’s game to use it as training. Like Doncaster, they have won both their EFL Trophy group games, boasting a more potent attack with 7 goals scored and 1 conceded. Bradford favor a 4-3-3 attacking formation, focusing on wide play and midfield control. Their squad is relatively intact, with only backup goalkeeper Colin Doyle unavailable due to injury.

Summary:

In terms of the Asian Handicap, bookmakers have intentionally portrayed the two teams as evenly matched, opening with a draw. When they met in September, Doncaster were favored with a -0.25 handicap at home and won 3-1. The failure to maintain that -0.25 advantage suggests bookmakers are wary of Doncaster possibly rotating their main players. However, Doncaster’s top priority now is to bounce back in the league after 7 winless League One games, with manager Grant McCann’s position hanging by a thread. There is little point in exerting themselves in an EFL Trophy match they have already qualified for. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect Bradford City to secure at least a draw and challenge for victory.