Bradford vs Northampton Prediction & Betting Tips | 03/04/2026

Bradford vs Northampton Prediction and Betting Tips | 3 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

2 April 2026 • 10:56 UTC • 1 min read

Bradford vs Northampton Prediction and Betting Tips 3 April 2026

Bradford City and Northampton face each other at Valley Parade in what promises to be an exciting League One game. As Bradford will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways, we predict a 3-1 home triumph. The Bantams have been formidable at home, picking up 2.60 points per game over their last five home matches, scoring 1.40 goals per game while conceding just 0.40. Overall, Bradford averages 1.20 goals per game and concedes 1.10, keeping clean sheets in 40% of outings and seeing BTTS in half of their matches. Bradford will monitor midfielder Antoni Sarcevic, who is doubtful after a knock in a 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion.

Northampton Town arrive with Edwards, Dyche, and Guinness-Walker pushing for starts after a heavy 4-1 loss to Mansfield. The Cobblers have been dire on the road, earning just 0.17 points per away game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 2.17, with clean sheets in only 17% of matches. Their expected goals of 0.73 vs. 2.17 expected goals against reflects their defensive vulnerabilities.

Given Bradford's dominant home record and H2H advantage, Home Win seems like a sure bet, alongside Over 2.5 goals (50% H2H) and Bradford -1.5.

This League 1 match will be played on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Bradford vs Northampton prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Bradford 3 - 1 Northampton

Bradford vs Northampton Betting Tips

Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1200 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 110 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 105 Odds
First Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 350 Odds
Asian Handicap: Bradford -1 @ -154 Odds
European Handicap: Southampton +3 @ -2500 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 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
Draw No Bet: Bradford to Win @ -900 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Bradford to Win/Bradford to Win @ 110 Odds
Clean Sheet: Bradford - No @ -120 Odds

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Bradford Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwlwlwwldl	1.60
Home	wwwwd	2.60
Away	llwll	0.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	80%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	1.80	2.80
Scored	1.20	1.40	1.00
Conceded	1.10	0.40	1.80
BTTS	50%	40%	60%
Clean Sheets	40%	60%	20%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	20%
Expected Goals	1.73	1.85	1.61
Expected Goals Against	0.91	0.81	1.01

Northampton Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dllldlllll	0.20
Home	lldl	0.25
Away	dlllll	0.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	2.00	2.67
Scored	0.50	0.50	0.50
Conceded	1.90	1.50	2.17
BTTS	50%	50%	50%
Clean Sheets	10%	0%	17%
Failed to Score	50%	50%	50%
Expected Goals	0.96	1.31	0.73
Expected Goals Against	1.75	1.13	2.17