Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
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1.20Odds
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Value bet: Bradford to win @ 1.83 – our chance 63% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultBradford to win ✓63% · @1.83
Double chanceBradford or draw ✓84% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.15
Bradford vs Mansfield Town preview and prediction
The match
Bradford host Mansfield Town in the League One on Saturday 5 September, with kick-off at 15:00 (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 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to Cambridge United 1–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Mansfield Town's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Reading 0–5 away. They average 1.5 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Bradford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 March 2026, finished Bradford 1–1 Mansfield Town.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Bradford and 1.0 for Mansfield Town. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bradford 63%, draw 21%, Mansfield Town 16%.
Safer route: Bradford or draw (84%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.75.
Value angle: Bradford to win at 1.83 – 63% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Bradford or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Bradford 2–1 Mansfield Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bradford63%fair 1.58 · @1.83
Draw21%fair 4.88 · @3.30
Mansfield Town16%fair 6.11 · @4.20
3.25Expected goals
2.20Bradford xG
1.05Mansfield Town xG
60%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Bradford 2.2 – 1.0 Mansfield Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Our pick is Bradford or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
On our numbers Bradford have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Mansfield Town 16%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Our predicted score is Bradford 2–1 Mansfield Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Bradford vs Mansfield Town (League One) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (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.
