Bradford City vs Cardiff City: match statistics
Bradford City displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and a +10 goal difference, yet Cardiff City, as the league leader, demonstrates better overall form (2.2 points per match in the last 5 games compared to Bradford's 1.8). Cardiff dominates possession (63% vs 48%) and remains unbeaten in their last five matches (3W-2D). A key factor is the solid defense of both squads – both teams share an identical 42% clean sheet record and concede an average of 0.83 goals per match. Bradford has the home advantage, but Cardiff possesses greater quality and stability as the leader, evident in their unbeaten streak. Considering the hosts' strength at home and the quality of the table toppers, a tight contest with a slight advantage for the visitors or a draw seems most likely.
Bradford City vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bradford City played against Cardiff City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Bradford City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Cardiff City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Bradford City scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.04. Cardiff City scores 1.72 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Bradford City's games and 52% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 52%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.48 per game. Bradford City takes 13.1 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Bradford City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 28% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bradford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Bradford City displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and a +10 goal difference, yet Cardiff City, as the league leader, demonstrates better overall form (2.2 points per match in the last 5 games compared to Bradford's 1.8). Cardiff dominates possession (63% vs 48%) and remains unbeaten in their last five matches (3W-2D). A key factor is the solid defense of both squads – both teams share an identical 42% clean sheet record and concede an average of 0.83 goals per match. Bradford has the home advantage, but Cardiff possesses greater quality and stability as the leader, evident in their unbeaten streak. Considering the hosts' strength at home and the quality of the table toppers, a tight contest with a slight advantage for the visitors or a draw seems most likely.
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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
| Bradford City | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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.
Cardiff City is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Bradford City · 2.2 pts / game - Cardiff 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.
Cardiff City is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Bradford City · 1.72 goals / game - Cardiff City
Bradford City scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
Cardiff City scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 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 - Bradford City
Over / Under - Cardiff 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.
Bradford City is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Bradford City · 1.36 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Bradford City
Cardiff 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
| Bradford City | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.46 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
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 Bradford City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cardiff City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bradford City vs Cardiff City?
The EFL League One match finished Bradford City 1:2 Cardiff City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bradford City vs Cardiff City?
Bradford City score 1.42 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.72. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Bradford City's matches and 52% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Bradford City and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Bradford City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Cardiff City 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bradford City vs Cardiff City?
The statistical background for Bradford City vs Cardiff City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.