Peterborough vs Bradford preview
Friday 16 November 2018 16:14, UK
Peterborough boss Steve Evans will make few changes for the visit of League One bottom club Bradford.
Forward Siriki Dembele could come in for George Cooper as Evans seeks to rotate some of his options following the FA Cup win over Bromley.
Veteran Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong played the full 90 minutes in the Checkatrade Trophy win over Luton and could be in contention. Defender Ryan Tafazolli is expected to be fit despite a recent back problem, while Josh Yorwerth has been absent because of personal issues.
Bradford's bid to end a losing streak in League One has been boosted by the return to contention of Danny Devine and Jim O'Brien. Defender Adam Chicksen is available again following a one-match suspension for his sending off against Portsmouth.
Midfielder Sean Scannell (back) is out, while City are seeking to sign former Scotland defender Paul Caddis in time to feature. The Bantams drew with non-League Aldershot in the FA Cup first round and boss David Hopkin may make changes in a bid to end a run of nine matches without a win in all competitions.
Opta stats
None of the last 12 league meetings between Peterborough and Bradford have ended as a draw - both teams have won six games apiece.
Bradford have won their last three league matches at London Road against Peterborough by an aggregate score of 8-1.
Peterborough manager Steve Evans has won six of his seven matches against Bradford City as a manager in all competitions, drawing the other.
No side has scored more headed goals than Peterborough in League One this season (8).
No League One side have scored fewer goals in the first half (4) or the opening 15 minutes (0) than Bradford City this season.
Prutton's prediction
Peterborough are still well in the mix for promotion despite recently being overtaken by Sunderland in the top two. They would have been disappointed to lose to Wycombe a couple of weeks ago but Steve Evans' side usually bounce back right away, and this is the perfect game for them to do so.
You do not really know where to start with Bradford. It has all just gone wrong and it is tough to see where a win is going to come from. This is a home banker for me.
David Prutton predicts: 3-0 (11/1 with Sky Bet)
