Doncaster will take on Bradford in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 11 November, in a match that will settle which team finishes on top of Group C.
Both clubs have already guaranteed their place in the knockout stages of the competition, but whichever side comes out on top here will qualify as the group winners.
As part of this week's round of EFL Trophy betting tips, check out our Doncaster vs Bradford prediction below.
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Doncaster vs Bradford prediction: The visitors to earn a crucial victory
Key Stats
- Bradford are currently 16 places above Doncaster in the League One table.
- Doncaster have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in each of Doncaster's last four matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Doncaster 1-2 Bradford
Doncaster are having a far worse season than Bradford, who are flying high in League One. Both teams are expected to rest players here, and Bradford's second string is superior to Doncaster's.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nothing to split them
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Doncaster vs Bradford odds are tighter than you would expect, considering the contrasting seasons the two clubs are having. Ladbrokes have given Doncaster a 40% chance of winning the match, while Bradford have been given a 37% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Doncaster
The main reason why the odds are as tight as they are could be due to Doncaster's recent record in this fixture. Rovers have won each of their last three matches against Bradford, which should give them plenty of confidence ahead of kick-off on Tuesday.
England League 1 06/09/25
Doncaster
Bradford
England League 2 26/04/25
Doncaster
Bradford
England League 2 26/10/24
Bradford
Doncaster
England League 2 05/03/24
Bradford
Doncaster
England EFL Trophy 30/01/24
Bradford
Doncaster
Doncaster preview: A draw will do
Doncaster currently hold the advantage in Group C, so a draw will see them qualify as group winners. However, changes are still expected to allow some fringe players the opportunity to impress. Jamie Sterry remains Doncaster's only injured player but he is expected to return to the squad in the next couple of weeks.
Predicted lineup: Lo-Tutala (GK), Gotts, Nixon, McGrath, Sterry, Sbarra, Crew, Ajayi, Olusanya, Middleton, Hanlan
Last five results
- Doncaster 1-2 Barnsley
- Crewe 1-2 Doncaster
- Reading 1-1 Doncaster
- Doncaster 1-2 Northampton
- Leyton Orient 4-0 Doncaster
Braford preview: Wholesale changes to be made
Although Bradford need to win to top the group, qualification was the aim of the game and that is already secured, so they should also field a team of fringe players. In terms of injuries, the Bantams are without Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Antoni Sarcevic and Will Swan.
Predicted lineup: Walker (GK), Byrne, Pennington, Kelly, Pattison, Halliday, Metcalfe, Richards, Wright, Cook, Lapslie
Last five results
- Bradford 1-2 Burton
- Cheltenham 1-0 Bradford
- Bradford 0-0 Lincoln
- Stevenage 1-1 Bradford
- Bradford 2-2 Barnsley
Player to watch: George Lapslie
George Lapslie hasn't featured heavily for Bradford in League One so far this season, but the attacking midfielder has been a regular in the club's cup matches. Across five cup appearances this season, the 28-year-old has scored twice, and he will be determined to add to that tally on Tuesday.