vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Bradford come off three wins in their last five, the most recent 1-0 away at Notts County. Before that a 3-1 away win at Leyton Orient and a 1-0 home win over Mansfield Town, and further back a 1-2 home defeat to Cambridge United and a 0-2 away defeat at Plymouth. Newcastle United U21 arrive on a poor run of five straight defeats. The latest 1-2 away at Boreham Wood, before that a 0-4 home defeat to Fulham U21 and a 1-3 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur U21, and further back a 3-5 away defeat at Tamworth and a 0-2 away defeat at Swansea City U21. The only previous meeting was in September 2024, a 2-2 draw at Bradford. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.