Carlisle vs Bradford Predictions & Tips - Cagey Second Leg in League Two Play-Offs

By Alex Waite

18 May 2023

Alex Waite 18 May 2023

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Carlisle vs Bradford predictions for Saturday’s League Two play-off match
The second leg is being played at Brunton Park (15:00 BST)
Can the Bantams hold the Blues to a second-leg draw?

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Carlisle are winless in their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Carlisle vs Bradford Predictions

Carlisle’s recent form has dipped and Bradford rarely lose on the road. The Bantams can hold out for a second-leg draw and reach the play-off final.

Carlisle vs Bradford Predictions
Head-to-Head
Carlisle Form
Carlisle Injuries & Team News
Bradford Form
Bradford Injuries & Team News

Carlisle are winless in their last 3 matches
Carlisle are winless in their last 2 matches against Bradford
Bradford are unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 away matches

Head-to-Head

Bradford have a 23-21 advantage against Carlisle in 59 meetings with 15 draws.

Carlisle Form

Carlisle lost 1-0 in the first leg at Bradford. The Blues conceded after 18 minutes and struggled to hit back with two shots on target.

Carlisle are winless in their last three following a 1-1 draw at Sutton and a 3-2 home loss against Salford. Paul Simpson’s side have drawn three of their last five home matches.

Carlisle Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Jamie Devitt is ruled out.

Bradford Form

Bradford have a 1-0 lead over Carlisle heading into the play-off second leg. Jamie Walker struck on 18 minutes and Bradford held on to win with just 10 shots.

The Bantams ended their League Two campaign with a 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient and a 3-2 loss at Crewe. Mark Hughes’ side are unbeaten in 19 of their last 22 matches.

Bradford Injuries & Team News

Bradford have no injuries or suspensions.

Forward Andy Cook has scored 28 goals this season and is set to lead the line.

Verdict

Carlisle v Bradford

Carlisle are struggling for form and Bradford are likely to preserve their aggregate lead. A second-leg draw is anticipated and the Bantams can seal a trip to Wembley.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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