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Bradford vs Carlisle Predictions & Tips - Evenly Matched Sides Meet in League Two Play-Offs

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Alex Waite 12 May 2023
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  • Bradford vs Carlisle predictions for Sunday’s League Two play-off match
  • The first leg is being played at Valley Parade (19:00 BST)
  • Bradford have drawn their last 2 home matches
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Mark Hughes' Bradford are unbeaten in their last 2 home matches against Carlisle (Getty Images)

Bradford vs Carlisle Predictions


Bradford and Carlisle give little away and a cagey first-leg is expected. The sides can hold out for a play-off draw at Valley Parade.
  • Bradford vs Carlisle Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Bradford Form
  • Bradford Injuries & Team News
  • Carlisle Form
  • Carlisle Injuries & Team News

  • Bradford have drawn their last 2 home matches
  • Bradford are unbeaten in their last 2 home matches against Carlisle
  • Carlisle have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches

Head-to-Head


Bradford have a 22-21 advantage against Carlisle in 58 meetings with 15 draws.

Bradford Form


Bradford held Leyton Orient to a 1-1 home draw on the final day of the season. City were second best with 34% possession and conceded in the first half before Bradley Halliday equalised. 

The draw followed a 3-2 loss at Crewe and a 2-1 victory at Northampton. Mark Hughes’ side finished sixth in League Two after going unbeaten in 14 of their last 16 matches.

Bradford Injuries & Team News


Bradford have no injuries or suspensions.

Striker has scored 31 goals in 50 appearances this season and is set to lead the line. 

Carlisle Form


Carlisle drew 1-1 at Sutton last time out. The Blues trailed after 18 minutes before Sutton netted an own goal with five minutes remaining.

Carlisle previously lost 3-2 at home against Salford and beat Barrow 1-0 away. Paul Simpson’s side finished fifth in the table and lost just one of their last seven matches.

Carlisle Injuries & Team News


Midfielder Jamie Devitt is ruled out. 

Verdict

Bradford and Carlisle are in similar tough-to-beat form. Neither side will want to fall behind in the first leg and a tight encounter is expected.

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