Bradford 62%Draw 21%Mansfield Town 17%Expected goals 2.18 – 1.07
83%
Betarazi pick
Bradford or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Bradford to win @ 1.83 – our chance 62% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultBradford to win ✓62% · @1.83
Double chanceBradford or draw ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Bradford vs Mansfield Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Bradford welcome Mansfield Town to Valley Parade for a League One fixture on Saturday 5 September (15:00 WAT). In the table, Bradford are 7th, upper half, on 22 points after 13 matches; Mansfield Town are 11th (upper half) with 19. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Bradford, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Cambridge United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Mansfield Town, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to Reading, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Bradford, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Mansfield Town.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Mar 2026) it ended Bradford 1–1 Mansfield Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bradford 2.2 xG, Mansfield Town 1.1 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bradford 62%, draw 21%, Mansfield Town 17%.
Lower-risk option: Bradford or draw (83%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.75.
Price worth noting: Bradford to win @1.83 – the bookmaker implies 55%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Bradford or draw (83%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bradford 2–1 Mansfield Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bradford62%fair 1.62 · @1.83
Draw21%fair 4.69 · @3.30
Mansfield Town17%fair 5.88 · @4.20
3.25Expected goals
2.18Bradford xG
1.07Mansfield Town xG
61%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Bradford 2.2 – 1.1 Mansfield Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Our pick is Bradford or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
On our numbers Bradford have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Mansfield Town 17%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Our predicted score is Bradford 2–1 Mansfield Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Bradford vs Mansfield Town?
Bradford vs Mansfield Town (League One) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Valley Parade.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
