Huddersfield Town vs Bradford City: match statistics
Huddersfield Town presents very strong home form with an impressive win rate of 54% and an average of 2.08 goals scored per home match. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.72 vs 1.34) and significantly better shooting efficiency (14% vs 10%). Bradford City draws as many as 42% of their away matches, suggesting difficulties in breaking down opposition defenses on foreign soil. The form over the last five matches is slightly more favorable for the guests (1.8 points per game vs 1.0), however, Huddersfield's home statistics and their possession advantage (53% vs 47%) speak for the hosts. I expect a close match with a slight edge for the hosts, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to Bradford's tendency to split points on the road.
Huddersfield Town vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Huddersfield Town played Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Huddersfield Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Bradford City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Huddersfield Town scores 1.70 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Bradford City scores 1.40 and concedes 1.08. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Huddersfield Town 63%, Bradford City 64%. Over 2.5: Huddersfield Town 63%, Bradford City 60%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Huddersfield Town has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.48. Huddersfield Town: 12.9 shots per match, Bradford City: 13.0.
Match halves
Huddersfield Town: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.93. Bradford City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Huddersfield Town: 76-90+ (12 goals). Bradford City: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Huddersfield Town presents very strong home form with an impressive win rate of 54% and an average of 2.08 goals scored per home match. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.72 vs 1.34) and significantly better shooting efficiency (14% vs 10%). Bradford City draws as many as 42% of their away matches, suggesting difficulties in breaking down opposition defenses on foreign soil. The form over the last five matches is slightly more favorable for the guests (1.8 points per game vs 1.0), however, Huddersfield's home statistics and their possession advantage (53% vs 47%) speak for the hosts. I expect a close match with a slight edge for the hosts, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to Bradford's tendency to split points on the road.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Huddersfield Town | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bradford City is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Huddersfield Town · 1.8 pts / match - 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.
Huddersfield Town is 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.7 goals / match - Huddersfield Town · 1.4 goals / match - Bradford City
Bradford City is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Huddersfield Town · 1.08 goals / match - Bradford City
Huddersfield Town scores in 89% of matches (24 of 27 matches), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 matches).
Bradford City scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Huddersfield Town
Over / Under - Bradford City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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)
Huddersfield Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Huddersfield Town
Bradford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Huddersfield Town | Liga | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.11 | 2.54 | • 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 49% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 28% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Huddersfield Town 0 - 0 - 1 Bradford City. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Huddersfield Town vs Bradford City?
The EFL League One match finished Huddersfield Town 1:0 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 Huddersfield Town vs Bradford City?
Huddersfield Town score 1.70 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.40. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Huddersfield Town's matches and 64% of Bradford City's.
What form are Huddersfield Town and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Huddersfield Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Bradford City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Huddersfield Town vs Bradford City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Huddersfield Town vs Bradford City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.