Our Mansfield vs Bradford Prediction: 1-1
Mansfield vs Bradford in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Mansfield 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
Mansfield's Last Match – Bolton vs Mansfield
Mansfield must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England League 1 victory over Bolton in their last outing. In that match, Mansfield had 21% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 79% | 0 (3) | 2.29 | 104 |
Mansfield | 21% | 0 (3) | 0.77 | 29 |
Bradford's Last Match – Bradford vs Port Vale
Bradford will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England League 1 success over Port Vale on December 29. In that match, Bradford recorded 57% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradford | 57% | 0 (2) | 0.74 | 46 |
Port Vale | 43% | 0 (1) | 0.29 | 49 |
Mansfield vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Mansfield 10-18
Bradford 10-11
What are the odds for this match?
Mansfield to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.2
Bradford to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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