Bradford City return to Valley Parade aiming to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic, but their home form remains a major strength. As the Bantams have been impressive at home of late, we predict a 2-0 win. With five straight home wins and an impressive 3.00 points per game at their own ground, Bradford have looked extremely solid defensively, conceding just 0.20 goals per home match while keeping four clean sheets in five. Their xGA at home stands at a strong 0.88, showing how well-protected their penalty area has been.
The Yellows, on the other hand, head into the match after a 2-2 draw with Barnsley, but they are weakened by injuries to Bolton, Cargill, and Sweeney. Away from home they average only 0.67 goals scored and have failed to net in 67% of their road fixtures, despite a reasonable xGA of 1.28. Although Mansfield can be competitive, their recent goal output and injury issues make this a difficult assignment.
Given Bradford's recent perfect home record and strong defensive numbers, our predictions lean toward Home Win, Under 2.5 goals and Bradford to Win to Nil.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Bradford vs Mansfield prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bradford 2 - 0 Mansfield
Bradford vs Mansfield Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ethan Wheatley @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ethan Wheatley @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bradford -0.5 @ -122 Odds
- European Handicap: Bradford +1 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bradford to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bradford to Win/Bradford to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bradford - Yes @ 137 Odds
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View OfferBradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwlwlwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | lllwl | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.20 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.78 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.01 | 0.88 | 1.13 |
Mansfield Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwllddlwd | 1.00 |
| Home | dlldlwd | 0.86 |
| Away | wld | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 14% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.43 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.43 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 29% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.84 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.28 |
Bradford vs Mansfield Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bradford (50%)
12 Matches
Mansfield (33%)
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