Exeter City and Bradford City lock horns in a tense final-day clash with very different stakes for both sides. As Exeter face a must-win situation, we predict that Bradford will seal the victory (1-2) on the break. The Grecians are fighting to avoid relegation after a 1–1 draw with Burton, and their recent form has been worrying, with just 0.70 points per game across the last 10 matches. Exeter have struggled badly in attack, scoring only 1.10 goals per game while conceding 1.70, and they have failed to score in 50% of those matches.
Bradford City head into the decider with playoff qualification still within reach, needing a strong finish after a mixed run of results (1.30 points per game). The Bantams are more balanced statistically, scoring and conceding 1.10 goals per game, while maintaining a consistent 60% BTTS rate across home and away fixtures. The only notable absence is Bobby Pointon, but Bradford still carry more attacking structure and better underlying numbers.
Given Bradford's better form and playoff motivation, Away Win should be considered, alongside Bradford Over 1.5 and BTTS (Exeter’s defensive issues and Bradford’s 60% BTTS trend support this).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Exeter vs Bradford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Exeter 1 - 2 Bradford
Exeter vs Bradford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 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: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 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: Bradford 0 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Bradford +1 @ -111 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bradford to Win @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bradford to Win/Bradford to Win @ 250 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bradford - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferExeter Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllldlwddd | 0.70 |
| Home | lldwd | 1.00 |
| Away | llldd | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.18 | 1.39 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.94 | 2.13 | 1.74 |
Bradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlwwlddd | 1.30 |
| Home | dwldd | 1.20 |
| Away | wllwd | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 1.62 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
Exeter vs Bradford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Exeter (38%)
8 Matches
Bradford (25%)
Exeter vs Bradford Past Results
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