Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBradford to win ✗53% · @1.90
Double chanceBradford or draw ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.35
Bradford vs Mansfield Town preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Bradford take on Mansfield Town on Tuesday 17 March, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Valley Parade. Bradford are 7th with 22 points from 13 games (in the top half), while Mansfield Town sit 11th on 19 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Bradford's last 4: WWLW Most recently they beat Port Vale 2–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Mansfield Town's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Reading 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.4 per game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bradford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.3 for Bradford and 0.8 for Mansfield Town. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 58% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bradford 53%, draw 28%, Mansfield Town 19%.
Safer route: Bradford or draw (81%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Bradford or draw – a 81% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Bradford 1–0 Mansfield Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bradford53%fair 1.90 · @1.90
Draw28%fair 3.52 · @3.45
Mansfield Town19%fair 5.30 · @3.90
2.12Expected goals
1.32Bradford xG
0.81Mansfield Town xG
54%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
1–113%
0–012%
2–010%
0–110%
2–18%
From our goals model: Bradford 1.3 – 0.8 Mansfield Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Bradford
Mansfield Town
Attack vs League One average
-29%
+0%
Goals conceded vs average
-44%
-10%
Our expected goals here
0.94
0.68
Our own ratings from every League One result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bradford to win✗
53%
1.90
1.90
Double chance
Bradford or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.71
1.80 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bradford / FT Bradford✗
28%
3.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.35
–
Form
Bradford – last 4
WWLW
11 Mar
@ Port Vale
2–0
W
24 Feb
vs Rotherham
1–0
W
21 Feb
@ AFC Wimbledon
1–3
L
17 Feb
vs Stockport County
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
25%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Mansfield Town – last 5
WLDLL
10 Mar
vs Reading
1–0
W
7 Mar
vs Arsenal
1–2
L
3 Mar
@ Rotherham
0–0
D
21 Feb
vs Lincoln
0–2
L
17 Feb
@ Blackpool
0–1
L
0.4Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
20%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bradford and Mansfield Town.
What is the prediction for Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Our pick is Bradford or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
On our numbers Bradford have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Mansfield Town 19%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Our predicted score is Bradford 1–0 Mansfield Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Bradford vs Mansfield Town (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Valley Parade.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.