🎯➡Newcastle vs Bradford Predictions & Tips – Newcastle Win to Nil Backed in the EFL Cup 🥅Preview: Newcastle have been solid defensively in recent games and are likely to control this EFL Cup clash against Bradford. There’s a gulf in quality between these sides and a home win to nil is the best bet. ⚡Stats: Newcastle have won 6 of their last 12 home games. Newcastle have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 matches. Newcastle have won to nil in 3 of their last 5 home games against Bradford. ⚡HTH: Newcastle have a 20-14 advantage against Bradford, alongside nine draws. 🔵Newcastle Form: Reigning EFL Cup champions Newcastle will enter this season’s competition at the third round stage. The Toon beat Liverpool 2-1 in the 2024/25 final to end their 56-year wait for a major trophy. Eddie Howe’s side are unbeaten in four of their opening six games this season, keeping four clean sheets. The Magpies returned from the international break with a 1-0 home win against Wolves and a 2-1 loss to Barcelona. Newcastle played out a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. They restricted Bournemouth to 0.46 XG and neither side could find the winner. ⚫Bradford Form: League One Bradford reached the EFL Cup third round after beating Blackburn 2-1 and Stoke 3-0. The Bantams won their next two matches after the Stoke victory before losing 3-1 at Doncaster. Graham Alexander’s side responded with a 3-1 home win over Huddersfield. The Yorkshire outfit extended their mini-winning run with another 3-1 triumph against Cardiff. Tommy Leigh and Antoni Sarcevic scored in the first half and Josh Neufville added a third in the second period. ⚽Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News: Newcastle (3-4-2-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Malick Thiaw; Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga; William Osula Attacker Yoane Wissa is out with a knee injury and Jacob Ramsey has an ankle issue. Bradford (3-4-3): Sam Walker; Matt Pennington, Aden Baldwin, Ibou Touray; Josh Neufville, Jenson Metcalfe, Max Power, Tyreik Wright; Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon; Will Swan Tommy Leigh is an injury doubt after coming off early against Cardiff. 🎯Verdict: Newcastle have been tough to beat recently and the Toon are solid at the back. Howe’s side can comfortably beat Bradford and a home win to nil is tipped in the EFL Cup.