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Bradford vs Mansfield Town prediction & analysis

81%
Footrivo pick

Bradford or draw

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

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

BradfordMansfield Town
Attack vs League One average-29%+0%
Goals conceded vs average-44%-10%
Our expected goals here0.940.68

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

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBradford to win ✗53%1.901.90
Double chanceBradford or draw ✓81%1.231.22
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓54%1.861.80
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓67%1.491.33
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓58%1.711.80 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78%1.281.28
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗48%2.09–
Half-time / full-timeHT Bradford / FT Bradford ✗28%3.52–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16%6.35–

Form

Bradford – last 4

WWLW
11 Mar@ Port Vale2–0W
24 Febvs Rotherham1–0W
21 Feb@ AFC Wimbledon1–3L
17 Febvs Stockport County1–0W
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
25%Both scored
25%Over 2.5

Mansfield Town – last 5

WLDLL
10 Marvs Reading1–0W
7 Marvs Arsenal1–2L
3 Mar@ Rotherham0–0D
21 Febvs Lincoln0–2L
17 Feb@ Blackpool0–1L
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.

Bradford vs Mansfield Town head-to-head page →

League One table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Huddersfield14851+1629
2Stockport County14824+1226
3Oxford United13751+1126
4Luton14734+624
5Plymouth14725+223
6Reading14644+1022
7Bradford13643+222
8Cambridge United14563021
9Sheffield Wednesday13553+820
10Leicester13544+319
11Mansfield Town13544+219
12Milton Keynes Dons13463+218
13Wycombe13463-218
14Leyton Orient13526+517
15Burton Albion14455-317
16Stevenage12444+416
17Notts County12354-114
18AFC Wimbledon13346-1213
19Blackpool12336-412
20Doncaster13337-812
21Wigan14329-1111
22Peterborough13247-1210
23Barnsley12237-109
24Bromley13238-209

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Frequently asked questions

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.