Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips Predictions

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 6th September | The Eco-Power Stadium | EFL League 1 | 15:00 GMT

This Saturday, two early-season high flyers, Doncaster and Bradford, go head-to-head at the Eco-Power Stadium. Both sides have made strong starts to their League One campaigns, and a victory for either team could propel them to the top of the table, with both clubs demonstrating impressive early-season consistency.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS offers good value @ 1.75

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Predicted Lineups

Doncaster Rovers Predicted XI: Lo-Tutala; Nixon, O'Riordan, Pearson, Maxwell; Bailey, Broadbent; Middleton, Clifton, Gibson; Sharp

Bradford City Predicted XI: Walker; Baldwin, Wright, Tilt; Neufville, Power, Leigh, Touray; Lapslie, Pointon; Humphrys

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Current Form and Standings

Doncaster and Bradford have both made strong starts to their 2025/26 League One campaigns, and a win for either side could send a statement to the rest of the division. Doncaster currently sit fifth after six games, having won four, drawn one, and lost one, leaving them on 13 points. Bradford, meanwhile, are enjoying a slightly better run and remain unbeaten through their opening six matches, with four victories and two draws, placing them third in the table on 14 points.

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Head-to-Head Timeline

Historically, encounters between Doncaster and Bradford have been tight affairs, often decided by a single goal. Given both teams’ strong starts this season, another closely contested match can be expected at the Eco-Power Stadium.

Last 5 meetings:

26.04.25 Doncaster 2-1 Bradford

26.10.24 Bradford 1-2 Doncaster

05.03.24 Bradford 1-1 Doncaster

30.01.24 Bradford 1-0 Doncaster

22.12.23 Doncaster 1-3 Bradford

In their last five meetings, both Doncaster and Bradford have claimed two victories each, with one game ending in a draw. Only one of those encounters was decided by more than a single goal, underlining how tight these clashes typically are. Saturday’s match looks set to produce another close contest, with both sides likely to find the back of the net.

Doncaster Last Five Matches

Doncaster 1-0 Rotherham

Accington 0-2 Doncaster

Port Vale 0-1 Doncaster

Huddersfield 2-0 Doncaster

Doncaster 1-1 Wycombe

Doncaster enter this fixture in strong form, particularly following their defeat to Huddersfield, having won their subsequent three matches consecutively. The home side will be looking to build on that momentum and extend their winning streak to four games.

Bradford Last Five Matches

Bradford 3-2 Northampton

Stoke 0-3 Bradford

Peterborough 1-1 Bradford

Stockport 1-2 Bradford

Bradford 2-1 LutonBradford have also been in excellent form, remaining unbeaten so far this season. Following a convincing 3-0 victory on their travels last time out, the Bantams will be confident of securing another three points on the road.

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a BTTS bet. This model factors in current form, player availability and tactical matchups.

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.75 (Kwiff).

Key Players to Watch: Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City

George Broadbent (Doncaster Rovers)

Broadbent is the creative heartbeat of Doncaster’s midfield. His vision and passing range allow him to control the tempo of the game, linking defence to attack seamlessly. Against Bradford, he will be tasked with breaking down a compact defensive setup, providing the key passes that could unlock scoring opportunities for Doncaster’s forwards. His composure and ability to dictate play will be crucial if the home side are to maintain their recent winning momentum.

Billy Sharp (Doncaster Rovers)

Leading the line for Doncaster, Sharp’s movement and finishing make him the focal point of the attack. He thrives on exploiting spaces behind the defence and excels in tight situations in the box. Against Bradford, his ability to hold up the ball and involve teammates in attacking moves could prove decisive. Sharp’s positioning and sharpness in front of goal make him one to watch in a contest likely to be decided by fine margins.

Stephen Humphrys (Bradford City)

Humphrys spearheads Bradford’s attack and will be key to their unbeaten run this season. His intelligent runs, positioning, and finishing can trouble Doncaster’s defence, particularly if the Bantams look to play on the counter. Humphrys’ presence in the box also draws defenders, creating space for teammates and making him central to Bradford’s attacking threat.

Bobby Pointon (Bradford City)

Pointon provides creativity and width for Bradford, using pace and dribbling to stretch the play and supply crosses into dangerous areas. Coming off the back of a goal in their last match, he will be confident and looking to continue influencing games. His ability to beat defenders and create opportunities for Humphrys and others will be vital in unlocking Doncaster’s backline.

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Match Facts

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• Stadium Information: The Eco-Power Stadium (formerly known as Keepmoat Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231. It cost approximately £20 million to construct