Bradford City progressed in the EFL Cup with a 2-0 win over Rochdale at Valley Parade. A goal either side of half-time settled the tie, with Bradford's superior cutting edge proving decisive.
7.5Will SwanBradford City · Forward1 goal · 1 shot · 1 key passBradford City 2:0 Rochdale — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 22(Foul)
- 45 + 1
Second half1 - 0
- 77(Foul)
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Bradford City to winWon1.14
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What was the final score of Bradford City vs Rochdale?
Bradford City 2-0 Rochdale (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Will Swan (45') for Bradford City; Aden Baldwin (67', assist Callum Connolly) for Bradford City.
Was Bradford City's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Bradford City vs Rochdale?
Yellow cards: Devante Rodney (Rochdale); Dajaune Brown (Rochdale).
Head to Head meetings
Bradford City – Rochdale
Bradford City
Rochdale
- 3
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 2  |
Scored goals | 8 | 3 |
Average per game | 1.33 | 0.5 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-1 |
Bradford City
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 3Draws
- 0Losses
Rochdale
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Bradford City – Rochdale
X2 hasn't lost in 3 of the last matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | 4.33 | 4.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Bradford City
Bradford City is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 57 + 5.8 for home advantage = 62.8 vs 59.6 for Rochdale. CheckLive signal strength 54/100.
Under 2.51.95
Medium confidence54%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
54.4
58.2
CheckSkill
55.6
55.6
CheckMental
64.6
71.2
CheckLive total62.8 vs 59.6+3.2Bradford City: 57 + 5.8 for home advantage = 62.8
More match signals
Bradford City or draw54%1.18
Under 1.552%3.50
Both teams to score — No52%1.80
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Bradford City vs Rochdale?
In the CheckLive calculation Bradford City is the favourite: 57 + 5.8 for home advantage = 62.8 vs 59.6. Signal strength 54/100; it is not a win probability.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-0 (Bradford City vs Rochdale, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | 4.33 | 4.75 |