Our Barnsley vs Bradford Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Bradford in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Barnsley vs Bradford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barnsley's Last Match – Port Vale vs Barnsley
Barnsley must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Port Vale on April 14. In that match, Barnsley had 53% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 47% | 0 (1) | 0.58 | 38 |
 Barnsley | 53% | 0 (3) | 1.93 | 49 |
Bradford's Last Match – Bradford vs Stevenage
Bradford must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Stevenage on April 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Bradford recorded 58% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bradford | 58% | 0 (4) | 0.77 | 67 |
 Stevenage | 42% | 0 (1) | 0.35 | 35 |
Barnsley vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Barnsley 10-12
Bradford 11-10
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.3
Bradford to win: @2.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85