Manchester City vs Bradford City FC prediction: EFL Cup, 15 December 2026
Manchester City have taken 7 points from their last five results, while Bradford City FC have taken 10 points from their four results. The sides meet in the EFL Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday 15 December 2026 at the Etihad Stadium.
When and where Manchester City vs Bradford City FC is played
Manchester City host Bradford City FC in the quarterfinal of the EFL Cup on Tuesday 15 December 2026. The match is played at the Etihad Stadium. It is a knockout fixture.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | EFL Cup |
| Round | Quarterfinal |
| Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium |
Recent form: Manchester City and Bradford City FC
Manchester City's figures cover 10 matches between Saturday 5 September 2026 and Wednesday 28 October 2026, and Bradford City FC's cover their 4 EFL Cup matches between Saturday 8 August 2026 and Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Manchester City have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 25 goals and conceding 11, with a sequence of D-L-W-W-L, newest first. They are 4-1-1 in 6 home matches and 3-0-1 in 4 away, and their latest result was a 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup.
7W 1D 2L in 10 games2.5 scored · 1.1 conceded per gameHome 4W-1D-1L · Away 3W-0D-1L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Home | 2-2 | D | EFL Cup |
| 24/10/2026 | Aston Villa | Away | 1-2 | L | Premier League |
| 20/10/2026 | AEK Athens | Home | 5-1 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 17/10/2026 | Ipswich Town | Home | 3-2 | W | Premier League |
| 14/10/2026 | Paris Saint-Germain | Home | 2-4 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 11/10/2026 | Liverpool FC | Away | 3-0 | W | Premier League |
| 17/09/2026 | Norwich City | Home | 5-0 | W | EFL Cup |
| 13/09/2026 | Manchester United | Away | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 08/09/2026 | FC Porto | Away | 2-0 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 05/09/2026 | Coventry City | Home | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
Bradford City FC have 3 wins, 1 draw and no losses in 4 matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 1, with a sequence of W-W-D-W, newest first. Their latest result was a 2-0 win over Peterborough United in the EFL Cup.
3W 1D 0L in 4 games1.8 scored · 0.3 conceded per gameHome 2W-1D-0L · Away 1W-0D-0L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/10/2026 | Peterborough United | Home | 2-0 | W | EFL Cup |
| 08/09/2026 | Leyton Orient London | Away | 3-1 | W | EFL Cup |
| 26/08/2026 | Burnley FC | Home | 0-0 | D | EFL Cup |
| 08/08/2026 | Rochdale AFC | Home | 2-0 | W | EFL Cup |
Manchester City and Bradford City FC squads
Manchester City squad (28 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donnarumma, Gianluigi | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Dias, Ruben | Defender |
| 5 | Anderson, Elliot | Midfielder |
| 6 | Guehi, Marc | Defender |
| 7 | Ndiaye, Iliman | Forward |
| 8 | Kovacic, Mateo | Midfielder |
| 9 | Haaland, Erling | Forward |
| 10 | Cherki, Rayan | Midfielder |
| 11 | Doku, Jeremy | Forward |
| 13 | Bettinelli, Marcus | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | Fernandez, Enzo | Midfielder |
| 21 | Ait-Nouri, Rayan | Defender |
| 22 | Reis, Vitor | Defender |
| 24 | Gvardiol, Josko | Defender |
| 27 | Nunes, Matheus | Midfielder |
| 28 | Rulli, Geronimo | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Bouaddi, Ayyoub | Midfielder |
| 33 | O'Reilly, Nico | Defender |
| 37 | Allan | Forward |
| 42 | Semenyo, Antoine | Midfielder |
| 45 | Khusanov, Abdukodir | Defender |
| 47 | Foden, Phil | Midfielder |
| 56 | McAidoo, Ryan | Midfielder |
| 61 | Braithwaite, Kaden | Defender |
| 75 | Samba, Floyd | Midfielder |
| 76 | Oliver, Dexter | Midfielder |
| 82 | Lewis, Rico | Defender |
| 97 | Wilson-Esbrand, Josh | Defender |
Bradford City FC squad (28 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawson, Cameron | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Welch, Reece | Defender |
| 3 | Touray, Ibou | Defender |
| 5 | Gillesphey, Macauley | Defender |
| 6 | Connolly, Callum | Defender |
| 7 | Neufville, Josh | Midfielder |
| 8 | Phillips, Adam | Midfielder |
| 9 | Beesley, Jake | Forward |
| 10 | Sarcevic, Antoni | Midfielder |
| 11 | Humphrys, Stephen | Forward |
| 13 | Doyle, Colin | Goalkeeper |
| 14 | Matthews, Hayden | Defender |
| 15 | Baldwin, Aden | Defender |
| 16 | Pratt, George | Defender |
| 17 | Wright, Tyreik Samuel | Midfielder |
| 19 | Jackson, Kayden | Forward |
| 20 | Cartwright, Henry | Midfielder |
| 21 | McCracken, Jon | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Morgan, Kieran | Defender |
| 23 | Pointon, Bobby | Forward |
| 24 | Swan, Will | Forward |
| 25 | Powell, Nick | Midfielder |
| 27 | O'Keeffe, Corey | Defender |
| 28 | Pennington, Matthew | Defender |
| 29 | Ibbitson, Harry | Forward |
| 30 | Lunn, Oscar | Defender |
| 31 | Hadi, Zachariah | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Lapslie, George | Midfielder |
Key data
Manchester City have 7 wins in 10 matches. Bradford City FC have 3 wins in 4 matches. Manchester City have scored 25 goals and conceded 11, while Bradford City FC have scored 7 and conceded 1. Over their latest results, Manchester City have 7 points and Bradford City FC have 10.
What is at stake
This is an EFL Cup quarterfinal and a knockout tie. The winner advances to the next round of the competition. The loser is out.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester City's form before the EFL Cup quarterfinal against Bradford City FC?
Manchester City have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 10 matches. They scored 25 goals and conceded 11. Their last result was a 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup.
How have Bradford City FC done in the EFL Cup before facing Manchester City?
Bradford City FC are unbeaten in 4 EFL Cup matches. They have 3 wins and 1 draw, with 7 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their last match was a 2-0 win over Peterborough United.
What happens to the loser of Manchester City vs Bradford City FC?
The loser is out of the EFL Cup. This quarterfinal is a knockout tie at the Etihad Stadium. The winner moves on to the next round of the competition.
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