Mansfield Town vs Bradford City: match statistics
Bradford City has shown significantly better form over the last five matches, averaging 2.4 points per game compared to Mansfield Town's 1.4. The visitors sit third in the league table with a record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and just 3 defeats, demonstrating their stability and quality. At home, Mansfield Town has shown average consistency with a 40% win rate, but they have also lost 40% of their home fixtures. Conversely, Bradford City holds a solid away record with 30% wins and 50% draws, highlighting their defensive solidity and ability to pick up points on the road. While xG statistics are comparable for both sides, superior current form and league position favor the visitors. Considering all factors, Bradford City holds a slight edge, although the contest is likely to be tight, indicating a relatively high probability of a draw.
Mansfield Town vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mansfield Town played against Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Mansfield Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Bradford City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Mansfield Town scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.27. Bradford City scores 1.45 and allows 0.95. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Mansfield Town's games and 64% of Bradford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 55%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.15 per game. Mansfield Town takes 10.6 shots per game, while Bradford City takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Mansfield Town leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Bradford City leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mansfield Town'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 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 has shown significantly better form over the last five matches, averaging 2.4 points per game compared to Mansfield Town's 1.4. The visitors sit third in the league table with a record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and just 3 defeats, demonstrating their stability and quality. At home, Mansfield Town has shown average consistency with a 40% win rate, but they have also lost 40% of their home fixtures. Conversely, Bradford City holds a solid away record with 30% wins and 50% draws, highlighting their defensive solidity and ability to pick up points on the road. While xG statistics are comparable for both sides, superior current form and league position favor the visitors. Considering all factors, Bradford City holds a slight edge, although the contest is likely to be tight, indicating a relatively high probability of a draw.
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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
| Mansfield Town | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.35 |
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 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 2.4 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 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 1.45 goals / game - Bradford City
Bradford City is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 0.95 goals / game - Bradford City
Mansfield Town scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
Bradford City scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 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 - Mansfield Town
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.
Bradford City is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 1.45 pts / game - Bradford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). 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
Mansfield Town
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
| Mansfield Town | Liga | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.55 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 50% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 28% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 69% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 82% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Mansfield Town vs Bradford City?
The EFL League One match finished Mansfield Town 3:0 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 Mansfield Town vs Bradford City?
Mansfield Town score 1.27 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.45. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Mansfield Town's matches and 64% of Bradford City's.
What form are Mansfield Town and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Mansfield Town have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Bradford City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mansfield Town vs Bradford City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.