Barnsley vs Bradford Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Barnsley 1.1

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2 : 1

CORRECT SCORE

1.6 Bradford

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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

Barnsley Fixtures

Stevenage - Barnsley

April 21, 2026

Luton - Barnsley

April 25, 2026

Northampton - Barnsley

April 28, 2026

Bradford Fixtures

Bradford - Plymouth

April 21, 2026

Bradford - Bolton

April 25, 2026

Barnsley Recent Results

Wins 20% 2
Draws 50% 5
Lost 30% 3
Goals Scored 1.0/match 10
Goals Conceded 1.2/match 12

Match	Date	Score
14 Apr	Port Vale Barnsley	0 0
11 Apr	Rotherham Barnsley	1 3
06 Apr	Barnsley Plymouth	0 3
03 Apr	Burton Albion Barnsley	1 1
21 Mar	Barnsley Doncaster	0 1
17 Mar	Barnsley Wigan	1 1
14 Mar	Mansfield Barnsley	2 2
10 Mar	Barnsley Cardiff	1 1
07 Mar	Barnsley Exeter	2 1
03 Mar	Barnsley Wycombe	0 1

Bradford Recent Results

Wins 50% 5
Draws 10% 1
Lost 40% 4
Goals Scored 1.1/match 11
Goals Conceded 1.0/match 10

Match	Date	Score
11 Apr	Bradford Stevenage	0 1
06 Apr	Wycombe Bradford	1 2
03 Apr	Bradford Northampton	1 0
21 Mar	Burton Albion Bradford	2 1
17 Mar	Bradford Mansfield	1 1
14 Mar	Wigan Bradford	2 0
11 Mar	Port Vale Bradford	0 2
07 Mar	Bradford Leyton Orient	2 1
28 Feb	Reading Bradford	2 1
24 Feb	Bradford Rotherham	1 0

Barnsley vs Bradford Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between Barnsley and Bradford indicates that, in their previous 3 meetings, Barnsley has secured just one victory, Bradford managed to win once and 1 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Barnsley has scored 6 goals, while Bradford has netted 7 goals.

Match	Date	Score
Bradford - Barnsley	18 Oct 2025	2-2
Bradford - Barnsley	21 Nov 2023	5-1
Barnsley - Bradford	12 Jan 2019	3-0

England League 1 Table & Standings

#	Team	Matches	Goals For	Goals Against	Points
1	Lincoln City	42	79	36	93
2	Cardiff	42	77	43	82
3	Bolton	43	64	45	73
4	Bradford	42	52	46	71
5	Stockport	40	59	50	67
6	Stevenage	42	44	43	67
7	Huddersfield	43	66	57	63
8	Plymouth	42	66	58	63
9	Reading	43	62	55	62
10	Luton	41	57	50	61
11	Wycombe	43	63	51	60
12	Barnsley	41	63	65	55
13	Wigan	43	49	56	55
14	Mansfield	41	50	43	54
15	Doncaster	42	43	64	53
16	Peterborough	41	60	58	51
17	Leyton Orient	43	57	66	51
18	Burton Albion	43	46	56	51
19	Blackpool	43	51	65	51
20	AFC Wimbledon	42	49	63	50
21	Exeter	43	47	55	47
22	Rotherham	42	36	65	37
23	Port Vale	40	30	54	35
24	Northampton	41	34	60	35

England League 1 Upcoming Score Predictions

15 Apr AFC Wimbledon - Stockport Betting Tips ➡️ 1-1

15 Apr Luton - Northampton Betting Tips ➡️ 2-1

16 Apr Peterborough - Port Vale Betting Tips ➡️ 3-1

18 Apr Barnsley - Bradford Betting Tips ➡️ 2-1

18 Apr Bolton - Huddersfield Betting Tips ➡️ 2-1

➡️ View All England League 1 Score Predictions

Barnsley vs Bradford — FAQs

What is the correct score prediction?
We predict 2-1.

Is BTTS a good bet?
Yes, both teams show scoring potential.

What are today’s 1X2 odds?
Barnsley @2.9, Draw @3.3, Bradford @2.2.

Our Barnsley vs Bradford prediction offers expert insights into this exciting matchup, analyzing key stats, team form and goal expectations to help you make informed betting decisions.

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