Bradford City host Cardiff City in what promises to be an engaging League One clash, with 3-1 our predicted outcome. The Bantams are in strong home form, winning all four of their home matches this season, scoring an average of 1.5 goals while conceding just 0.25. Overall, Bradford have netted two goals per game this season and kept clean sheets in half of their matches. Injuries to Pennington and Richards didn’t hinder their 2-1 win over Blackpool, showing the squad’s resilience.
Cardiff City head into Saturday's game with solid overall form as well, unbeaten in their last five matches (wwdwd) and boasting 2.9 average goals per game. Their away record is less impressive, though, with just one win in four matches, but their attacking depth ensures they remain dangerous even without Colwill and King. BTTS has occurred in 70% of Cardiff’s matches this season, while Bradford’s fixtures see goals in just 30% of games, suggesting a tactical clash.
The single H2H meeting this season produced goals at both ends and over 2.5 goals. As current scoring trends also support goals, we believe that there is big value in betting on Over 2.5, alongside Over 3.5 goals and BTTS.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Bradford vs Cardiff prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bradford 3 - 1 Cardiff
Bradford vs Cardiff Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 137 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferBradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwlw | 1.90 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | lwllw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.75 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.25 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.47 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.32 | 1.11 | 1.46 |
Cardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwd | 2.00 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.50 |
| Away | wldd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.90 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.20 | 1.15 | 1.28 |
Bradford vs Cardiff Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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