Both teams scoreNot both teams to score51% · @1.82
GoalsOver 1.5 goals74% · @1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–015% · fair 6.49
Bradford vs Barnsley preview and prediction
The match
Barnsley travel to Valley Parade in the League One on Saturday 26 September (15:00 WAT) to face Bradford. Bradford are 7th with 22 points from 13 games (in the top half), while Barnsley sit 23rd on 9 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Bradford's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Newcastle United U21 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Barnsley's last 5: LDDLL Most recently they lost to Leeds United U21 3–4 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Bradford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.9 for Bradford and 0.6 for Barnsley. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 49%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our prediction: Under 3.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.37. Predicted score: Bradford 1–0 Barnsley. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bradford67%fair 1.49 · @1.44
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @4.30
Barnsley12%fair 8.69 · @6.65
2.50Expected goals
1.87Bradford xG
0.62Barnsley xG
49%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–014%
1–110%
3–09%
2–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: Bradford 1.9 – 0.6 Barnsley expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bradford to win
67%
1.49
1.44
Double chance
Bradford or draw
88%
1.13
1.08
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score
51%
1.94
1.82
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
74%
1.36
1.19
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
50%
2.00
2.05
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
71%
1.41
1.37
Half-time result
Bradford ahead at half-time
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bradford / FT Bradford
43%
2.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0
15%
6.49
–
Form
Bradford – last 6
WWWWWL
22 Sep
vs Newcastle United U21
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Luton
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Notts County
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ Leyton Orient
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Mansfield Town
1–0
W
1 Sep
vs Cambridge United
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Barnsley – last 6
LDDLLW
22 Sep
vs Leeds United U21
3–4
L
19 Sep
vs Leicester
1–1
D
15 Sep
@ Peterborough
3–3
D
12 Sep
@ Plymouth
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Stevenage
1–5
L
2 Sep
vs Blackpool
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bradford and Barnsley.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.37.
Who will win Bradford vs Barnsley?
On our numbers Bradford have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Barnsley 12%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Barnsley?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bradford vs Barnsley?
Our predicted score is Bradford 1–0 Barnsley, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Bradford vs Barnsley?
Bradford vs Barnsley (League One) kicks off on Saturday 26 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.
