Our Blackpool vs Bradford Prediction: 1-1
Blackpool vs Bradford in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Blackpool 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
Blackpool's Last Match – Port Vale vs Blackpool
Blackpool will look to get back on track following a 1-5 England League 1 loss against Port Vale on January 1. In that match, Blackpool had 49% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 51% | 0 (6) | 2.32 | 43 |
Blackpool | 49% | 0 (1) | 0.34 | 34 |
Bradford's Last Match – Mansfield vs Bradford
Bradford must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 England League 1 defeat against Mansfield on January 1. In that match, Bradford recorded 53% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mansfield | 47% | 0 (8) | 1.76 | 45 |
Bradford | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.99 | 59 |
Blackpool vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Bradford average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Blackpool 20-16
Bradford 9-12
What are the odds for this match?
Blackpool to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.2
Bradford to win: @2.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05



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