Blackpool vs Bradford City: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a highly balanced encounter. Blackpool displays solid home form with a 42% win rate and a +3 goal difference, securing three victories in their last five matches. Bradford City sits high in 3rd place but struggles on the road with only a 27% win rate and a negative goal difference (-2), with 45% of their away fixtures ending in a draw. Both teams share similar xG stats and possession (47%), suggesting a level playing field. Considering the home advantage and Bradford's propensity for away draws, a sharing of points is the most probable scenario, although Blackpool's slight home edge gives them marginally better chances of victory.
Blackpool vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackpool played against Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Blackpool has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Bradford City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackpool scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.46. Bradford City scores 1.39 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Blackpool's games and 61% of Bradford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 57%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.17 per game. Blackpool takes 10.0 shots per game, while Bradford City takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackpool leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Bradford City leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Bradford City, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a highly balanced encounter. Blackpool displays solid home form with a 42% win rate and a +3 goal difference, securing three victories in their last five matches. Bradford City sits high in 3rd place but struggles on the road with only a 27% win rate and a negative goal difference (-2), with 45% of their away fixtures ending in a draw. Both teams share similar xG stats and possession (47%), suggesting a level playing field. Considering the home advantage and Bradford's propensity for away draws, a sharing of points is the most probable scenario, although Blackpool's slight home edge gives them marginally better chances of victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackpool | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Blackpool is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Blackpool · 1.8 pts / game - Bradford City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bradford City is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Blackpool · 1.39 goals / game - Bradford City
Bradford City is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.46 goals / game - Blackpool · 1.04 goals / game - Bradford City
Blackpool scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Bradford City scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackpool
Over / Under - Bradford City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackpool
Bradford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Blackpool | Liga | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 68% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 81% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackpool's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bradford City. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Bradford City?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 1:2 Bradford City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackpool vs Bradford City?
Blackpool score 1.25 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.39. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Blackpool's matches and 61% of Bradford City's.
What form are Blackpool and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Bradford City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool vs Bradford City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Blackpool vs Bradford City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.