England - League TwoStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Bradford City and Colchester United, taking place on Saturday, 12 August 2023, at University of Bradford Stadium in Bradford.
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Bradford City, Recent FormThere will be a feeling of disappointment amongst the Bradford City players having failed to take any points away from their recent 1-0 away defeat at the hands of Crawley Town.
It seems pretty certain that Mark Hughes will be quite pleased with his squad's ability to score goals in recent matches, having managed 7 goals in their past 6 outings. In contrast, however, he will be concerned that their defensive qualities look a little more fragile, with 9 goals conceded in those matches and some crucial points dropped. They have scored in 5 of their last 6 home games but have only managed to keep 1 clean sheet in those games.
There will be mixed feelings from The Bantams, although undefeated in their last 7 league games at home, 2 of these games ended in a draw.
With 6 league goals in 6 games at home in University of Bradford Stadium, Andy Cook will be feeling confident about hitting the net again in this home encounter.
Colchester United, Recent FormThey may consider themselves adept at breaking through their opponent's defences, having scored 9 goals in their last 6 outings, but they have had their own defensive frailties to worry about, having conceded 4 and seen valuable points lost.
Having drawn 3 of their last 6 away games they have at least put some points on the board, but they will not be overly happy with only 1 win.
John Akinde will be aiming to add his name to the scoresheet again to extend his goal tally of 3 goals in the last 6 league outings for Colchester United.
It was no surpirise that the last time these two teams met Bradford City came out on top, winning the match 2-0.
Bradford have managed to keep a clean sheet against The U's in each of their previous 3 meetings at University of Bradford Stadium.
In the league, Bradford have been unbeaten in their last 3 times they have welcomed Colchester to University of Bradford Stadium.
With no real injury worries, Bradford manager Mark Hughes will be happy to have his full squad available for selection.
Colchester manager Ben Garner has no real injury worries ahead of this clash.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
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| 14 |  Colchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Bradford City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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