Our Bradford vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-2
Bradford vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Bradford vs Barnsley 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
Bradford's Last Match – Rotherham vs Bradford
Bradford will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 England League 1 share of the spoils with Rotherham on October 2. In that match, Bradford recorded 57% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rotherham | 43% | 0 (5) | 1.6 | 38 |
 Bradford | 57% | 0 (5) | 2.74 | 38 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Wycombe vs Barnsley
Barnsley will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England League 1 draw against Wycombe on October 4. In that match, Barnsley controlled 52% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 48% | 0 (2) | 1.83 | 45 |
 Barnsley | 52% | 0 (4) | 1 | 33 |
Bradford vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Bradford | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.47 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bradford are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.2 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.