Barnsley and Bradford City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Oakwell on Saturday, 18/04/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Barnsley Football Club Limited vs Bradford City Association Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Barnsley comes into the match having played 41 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.34 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 14 draws, and 19 losses.
Barnsley's attack has scored 78 goals during this period. Out of this total, 63 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.54 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.
The offence system of Barnsley is led by David McGoldrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reyes Cleary, who has contributed with 12 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 65 goals with an average of 1.59 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 91 goals conceded in 51 matches, resulting in an average of 1.78.
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On the other hand, Bradford City comes into the match having played 42 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 21 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 1.69 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses.
Bradford City's attack has scored 66 goals during this period. Out of this total, 52 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.24 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.
The offence system of Bradford City is led by Antoni Sarcevic as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Josh Neufville, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.
Head to head: Barnsley vs Bradford City
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Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D L |
1 |
| Home | L L D D W |
1 |
| Away | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 43% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 3.24 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.71 | 1.35 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.52 | 1.65 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 5% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 48% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.44 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.32 | 1.54 |
Bradford City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Home | L W D W W |
2 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.14 | 2.52 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.43 | 1.05 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 0.71 | 1.48 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 48% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 48% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 10% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 71% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.67 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.07 | 1.41 |
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