Barnsley and Bradford take on each other at Oakwell in what promises to be a close League One encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Tykes head into this fixture stuck in mid-table with little left to play for, following a 0-0 draw with Port Vale. Their recent form has been modest at 1.10 points per game, scoring just 1.0 goal per match and conceding 1.2. No fresh injury concerns offer continuity, but not necessarily improvement.
Bradford, meanwhile, are pushing to secure a playoff spot and arrive after a narrow 1-0 loss to Stevenage. The Bantams have stronger overall numbers at 1.60 PPG, conceding just 1.0 goal per game and showing a more balanced structure. Their xG (1.72) also exceeds Barnsley’s (1.28), suggesting greater attacking efficiency. The absence of forward Bobby Pointon is a blow, but George Lapslie is expected to step in and maintain attacking output. Head-to-head slightly favours Barnsley (5 wins from 9), though recent form trends point towards a tighter, low-margin contest.
Given Barnsley’s low-scoring home form and Bradford’s controlled style, Under 2.5 goals is our main betting tip for this League One matchup, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Barnsley vs Bradford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Barnsley 1 - 1 Bradford
Barnsley vs Bradford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Barnsley +0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Barnsley +1 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bradford - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferBarnsley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdddldlwd | 1.10 |
| Home | lwddll | 0.83 |
| Away | ddwd | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.67 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.20 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.49 | 1.25 |
Bradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwldlwwl | 1.60 |
| Home | wwdwl | 2.00 |
| Away | lwllw | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.81 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.90 | 0.79 | 1.01 |
Barnsley vs Bradford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Barnsley (56%)
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Bradford (22%)
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