Tipps Grimsby Bradford League Cup 13/08/2024

Prediction 1X2 : Which team to bet on?

Considering all factors, such as the fact that Grimsby has a better performance at home than Bradford away, and looking at their recent results, I would say the most likely prediction for this match is “Grimsby to win the match” or “Draw or Grimsby to win the match”.

1. Home/Away Performance History: Grimsby has a better record at home than Bradford away. Grimsby has won 60% of their last home games while Bradford has only won 20% of their away games. It is therefore logical to say that Grimsby has a better chance of winning this match at home.

2. Defensive and Offensive Record: Grimsby has shown a solid defense at home, with a defensive success rate of 43%, while Bradford has a lower defensive success rate of 36% away. This statistic indicates that Grimsby might be less likely to concede goals, increasing their chances of winning or drawing.

3. Recent Performances: Looking at the recent matches of both teams, Grimsby seems to have better and more consistent form, with notable victories and fewer goals conceded. In contrast, Bradford has had variable performances and conceded a greater number of goals in their recent away games.

Over/Under 2,5: Which bet ?

“Less than 2.5 goals in the match.”

1. Past performances: For Grimsby at home, in the last 5 matches, they have scored only 6 goals and conceded 6 goals as well. Meanwhile, for Bradford away, in the last 5 matches, they have scored 6 goals and conceded 7 goals. These are fairly balanced offensive and defensive performances indicating a trend towards a low-scoring match.
2. Goals average: The offensive potential of Grimsby at home and Bradford away is quite low, with an average of less than one goal per match. This trend may suggest that this match will be low-scoring.
3. Recent matches of both teams: By examining the recent home matches of Grimsby and away matches of Bradford, several matches had a total of less than 2.5 goals, further reinforcing the idea that this match could also have less than 2.5 goals.

BTTS: Will both teams score ?

Both teams to score: Yes

1. The recent performances of both teams show that they are capable of scoring goals: Grimsby has scored 6 goals in 5 home matches while Bradford has scored 6 goals in 5 away matches.
2. Both teams have also shown some defensive vulnerability: Grimsby has conceded 6 goals in 5 home matches and Bradford has conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches.
3. Looking at their recent matches, it can be seen that both teams have managed to score in the majority of their recent encounters, which increases the likelihood of both teams scoring in their next match.

Which bet offers an interesting value bet ?

Draw

Bet on the exact result

Grimsby 1-1 Bradford

1. Away, in their last 5 matches, Bradford has an average draw rate of 60%, indicating a relatively high probability of a draw against Grimsby.
2. On average, at home, Grimsby scores 0.8 goals per match and Bradford scores 1.2 goals away. These averages suggest that both teams are likely to score at least one goal, supporting the prediction of a 1-1 draw.
3. Defensive statistics reveal that Grimsby concedes an average of 1.2 goals per match at home, while Bradford concedes an average of 1 goal away. These numbers also suggest the possibility of a 1-1 draw.

Game Analysis and Key Facts

Team Form

Grimsby has a good home record. In 5 matches, they have won 3 times. With 6 goals scored and 6 conceded, the balance is just right.

Bradford, on the other hand, has had mediocre results away from home. In 5 matches, they have only won once and drawn 3 times. In terms of attack, they have scored the same number of goals as their host, 6 goals, but have conceded 7.

In terms of potential, Grimsby has a stronger defense at home than Bradford away from home (43% > 36%), but their attack is weaker (29% < 43%). Unfortunately, the statistics don't provide any probabilities for the match winner, a draw, or the number of goals. However, one very interesting data point is that both teams are unlikely to score together, with a probability of 100%. Looking at each team's recent matches, we see that Grimsby is strong at home, with wins against Lincoln, Hull City, and Crewe. Bradford, on the other hand, struggles to win away from home, with only one win against Newport County and 3 draws. Conclusion: a tight match is expected, with few goals scored. The safest bet would be "under 3.5 goals in the match".

The potential number of goals

Grimsby, strong at home, has secured victories in 60% of matches. However, they have scored and conceded the same number of goals, totaling six.

Bradford, when playing away, has only won 20% of their matches, but has managed to draw 60% of the time. They have scored six times and conceded seven goals.

In detail, Grimsby averages 0.8 goals per home match, while conceding 1.2. Their offensive and defensive performances stand at 29% and 43% respectively.

On the other hand, Bradford averages 1.2 goals scored and only concedes one goal in away matches. Their offensive potential is 43% and defensive potential is 36%.

Both teams do not always score, with a success probability of 100%. However, the probability of more than 3.5 goals being scored is 0%.

In conclusion, this match seems to be rather defensive. Both teams have a solid defense despite relatively weak attacking performances. The match could therefore see fewer than 3.5 goals in normal circumstances. A low score or a draw would be a likely scenario.

Our conclusions and predictions for this match

In short, this match between Grimsby and Bradford looks evenly matched with two teams that have quite similar statistics, both in terms of overall performance and offensive and defensive capabilities. However, Grimsby’s home record and Bradford’s away record favor Grimsby to win or a draw. The data also suggest a low-scoring game, probably under 2.5 goals. Despite solid defenses from both teams, it’s quite likely that both teams will score at least one goal, hence betting on an exact score of 1-1 seems like an intriguing option. All of this leads us to believe that the safest bet would be “under 3.5 goals in the match.” However, it’s worth remembering that while these predictions are based on data and statistics, they are still bets and therefore carry a risk. It’s essential to gamble responsibly.