Blackpool vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips | 04/01/2026

Blackpool vs Bradford Prediction and Betting Tips | 4 January 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

3 January 2026 • 11:09 UTC • 1 min read

Blackpool vs Bradford Prediction and Betting Tips 4 January 2026

Blackpool return to Bloomfield Road to face Bradford looking to respond after their heavy 5-1 defeat to Port Vale, though they will have to cope without key defender James Husband, who is suspended. Despite his absence, we predict a 2-1 home win as the Bantams are not regarded as good travellers. Blackpool's home numbers remain strong: 2.00 points per game, 2.20 goals scored per home match, and a solid 1.63 expected goals showing they reliably create chances. Defensively, they concede just 1.20 goals per home game, but Husband’s absence could slightly weaken that structure.

Bradford City head into Sunday's clash with no fresh injury worries, though their form remains highly dependent on venue. They boast a perfect home record (4 wins from 4) but struggle badly away, collecting just 0.67 PPG on the road and scoring only 0.50 goals per away match. Their away defensive record is concerning too—1.83 goals conceded and just 33% clean sheets. Nevertheless, their overall shape isn’t poor, with a 1.41 expected goals output and competitive defensive metrics at home. H2H favours Bradford narrowly (4–3 in wins), and goals tend to flow, with 57% of meetings over 2.5.

Given Blackpool's fine home record and Bradford's difficulties on the road, Home Win should be considered, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals as both sides average high goal totals.

This League 1 match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Blackpool vs Bradford prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Blackpool 2 - 1 Bradford

Blackpool vs Bradford Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-1
Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
Goalscorer: Ashley Fletcher @ 175 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds

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Blackpool Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwwwl	1.70
Home	lwdww	2.00
Away	dlwwl	1.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	60%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	3.60	3.40	3.80
Scored	2.00	2.20	1.80
Conceded	1.60	1.20	2.00
BTTS	50%	40%	60%
Clean Sheets	40%	40%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	20%	0%
Expected Goals	1.47	1.63	1.31
Expected Goals Against	1.48	1.31	1.64

Bradford Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlwwl	1.60
Home	wwww	3.00
Away	dlwll	0.67

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	100%	17%
Average Goals Per Game	2.10	1.75	2.33
Scored	0.90	1.50	0.50
Conceded	1.20	0.25	1.83
BTTS	30%	25%	33%
Clean Sheets	50%	75%	33%
Failed to Score	30%	0%	50%
Expected Goals	1.41	1.47	1.38
Expected Goals Against	1.34	1.11	1.50