Barnsley vs Bradford Prediction

League One · Sat 18 Apr 2026
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BarnsleyLLLDW
0 - 0
Half time
BradfordDDWLW
Kick-offSat 18 Apr, 12:30
Our tip2 @ 2.18
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
BarnsleyLLLDW
07 Nov 26HAldershot Town7 - 2FA Cup
31 Oct 26HOxford United1 - 1League One
24 Oct 26AReading1 - 2League One
20 Oct 26ALuton1 - 2League One
17 Oct 26HCambridge United1 - 2League One
BradfordDDWLW
07 Nov 26HMarine7 - 0FA Cup
31 Oct 26HHuddersfield0 - 3League One
27 Oct 26HPeterborough2 - 0League Cup
24 Oct 26AOxford United0 - 0League One
20 Oct 26ABurton Albion0 - 0League One

Head to head

Full head to head: Barnsley vs Bradford →

Our prediction

Bradford to win

@ 2.18
Double chance
12  •  Barnsley or Bradford
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.62
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Barnsleylast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
Our tips on Bradfordlast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in League Onelast 30 days
35/6851%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 51%Under 2.5: 49%
Expected goals
1.20Barnsley
2.72Total
1.52Bradford

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 5.75
0 – 1 Bradford win 9% @ 7.00
1 – 2 Bradford win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
1 – 0 Barnsley win 7% @ 9.00
2 – 1 Barnsley win 7% @ 9.00

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Barnsley40%
Draw17%
Bradford43%

Odds (1X2)

13.15
X3.40
22.18

Barnsley vs Bradford preview

Barnsley v Bradford in the League One is under way – the score is 0 - 0 (Half time).

Our model gives Barnsley a 40% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Bradford 43%. That makes our pick Bradford to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.18. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Barnsley or Bradford) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.2 for Barnsley, 1.5 for Bradford). The chance of three or more goals is 51%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

Barnsley have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-D-W), scoring 11 and conceding 9. Bradford have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-W-L-W), scoring 9 and conceding 3. In the table, Barnsley are 23rd with 9 points and Bradford are 7th with 22 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Barnsley vs Bradford?

Our prediction is Bradford to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.18. Win chances: Barnsley 40%, draw 17%, Bradford 43%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Barnsley vs Bradford?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 51%).

What time is Barnsley vs Bradford?

Barnsley vs Bradford (League One) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 12:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Barnsley vs Bradford?

The double chance 12 (Barnsley or Bradford) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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League One table

Barnsley23rd9 pts
Bradford7th22 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Huddersfield 14851 1629
2 Stockport County 14824 1226
3 Oxford United 13751 1126
4 Luton 14734 624
5 Plymouth 14725 223
6 Reading 14644 1022
7 Bradford 13643 222
8 Cambridge United 14563 021
9 Sheffield Wednesday 13553 820
10 Leicester 13544 319
11 Mansfield Town 13544 219
12 Milton Keynes Dons 13463 218
13 Wycombe 13463 -218
14 Leyton Orient 13526 517
15 Burton Albion 14455 -317
16 Stevenage 12444 416
17 Notts County 12354 -114
18 AFC Wimbledon 13346 -1213
19 Blackpool 12336 -412
20 Doncaster 13337 -812
21 Wigan 14329 -1111
22 Peterborough 13247 -1210
23 Barnsley 12237 -109
24 Bromley 13238 -209