Bradford City vs Mansfield Town: match statistics
Bradford City presents impressive home form with 78% of matches won and merely an 11% loss rate at home, making them one of the strongest home sides in the league. The hosts have won their last five home fixtures, scoring an average of 1.56 goals while conceding just 0.72 goals per game, and their home goal difference stands at +15. Meanwhile, Mansfield Town struggles significantly on the road, winning only 25% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.19 goals while scoring a mere 0.94 goals per game. Additionally, the visitors have a negative away goal difference (-4) and fail to score in 31% of their away matches. Bradford's superiority in ball possession (50% vs 45%), shots on target (4.61 vs 2.44), and xG (1.65 vs 1.00) further confirms their distinct advantage. Considering all statistics and the current form of both teams, a home win is the most probable outcome for this matchup.
Bradford City vs Mansfield Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bradford City played against Mansfield Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Bradford City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Mansfield Town has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Bradford City scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.11. Mansfield Town scores 1.20 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Bradford City's games and 54% of Mansfield Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 46%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.27 per game. Bradford City takes 13.0 shots per game, while Mansfield Town takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Bradford City leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Mansfield Town leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bradford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). For Mansfield Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% 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 3.00 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
Bradford City presents impressive home form with 78% of matches won and merely an 11% loss rate at home, making them one of the strongest home sides in the league. The hosts have won their last five home fixtures, scoring an average of 1.56 goals while conceding just 0.72 goals per game, and their home goal difference stands at +15. Meanwhile, Mansfield Town struggles significantly on the road, winning only 25% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.19 goals while scoring a mere 0.94 goals per game. Additionally, the visitors have a negative away goal difference (-4) and fail to score in 31% of their away matches. Bradford's superiority in ball possession (50% vs 45%), shots on target (4.61 vs 2.44), and xG (1.65 vs 1.00) further confirms their distinct advantage. Considering all statistics and the current form of both teams, a home win is the most probable outcome for this matchup.
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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 | Mansfield Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.36 |
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.
Bradford City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Bradford City · 1.2 pts / game - Mansfield Town
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 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Bradford City · 1.2 goals / game - Mansfield Town
Bradford City scores in 81% of games (30 of 37 meczów), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 35 meczów).
Mansfield Town scores in 74% of games (26 of 35 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (13 of 37 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 - Mansfield Town
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)
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 51%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Mansfield Town
* 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 | Mansfield Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Mansfield Town. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bradford City vs Mansfield Town?
The EFL League One match finished Bradford City 1:1 Mansfield Town. 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 Mansfield Town?
Bradford City score 1.27 goals per game on average and Mansfield Town 1.20. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Bradford City's matches and 54% of Mansfield Town's.
What form are Bradford City and Mansfield Town in?
Over the last 5 games Bradford City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Mansfield Town 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bradford City vs Mansfield Town?
The statistical background for Bradford City vs Mansfield Town — 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.