Both teams scoreNot both teams to score51% · @1.82
GoalsOver 1.5 goals74% · @1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–015% · fair 6.51
Bradford vs Barnsley: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 26 September the League One brings Bradford against Barnsley at Valley Parade. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Bradford are 7th, upper half, on 22 points after 13 matches; Barnsley are 23rd (in the drop zone) with 9. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Bradford, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Newcastle United U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Barnsley, last 5: LDDLL Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Leeds United U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Bradford, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.8 for Barnsley.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bradford 1.9 xG, Barnsley 0.6 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 49%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bradford 67%, draw 21%, Barnsley 12%.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.82.
Betarazi verdict
The Betarazi pick is Under 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.37). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bradford 1–0 Barnsley. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bradford67%fair 1.49 · @1.44
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @4.30
Barnsley12%fair 8.49 · @6.65
2.50Expected goals
1.87Bradford xG
0.63Barnsley xG
49%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
3–09%
0–08%
From our goals model: Bradford 1.9 – 0.6 Barnsley expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bradford to win
67%
1.49
1.44
Double chance
Bradford or draw
88%
1.13
1.08
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score
51%
1.95
1.82
Draw no bet
Bradford (draw no bet)
85%
1.18
–
Asian handicap
Bradford -0.5 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
74%
1.36
1.19
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
50%
2.00
2.05
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
71%
1.41
1.37
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals
85%
1.18
1.12
First team to score
Bradford to score first
69%
1.46
–
Half-time result
Bradford ahead at half-time
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bradford / FT Bradford
43%
2.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0
15%
6.51
–
Recent results
Bradford – last 6
WWWWWL
22 Sep
vs Newcastle United U21
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Luton
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Notts County
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ Leyton Orient
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Mansfield Town
1–0
W
1 Sep
vs Cambridge United
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Barnsley – last 6
LDDLLW
22 Sep
vs Leeds United U21
3–4
L
19 Sep
vs Leicester
1–1
D
15 Sep
@ Peterborough
3–3
D
12 Sep
@ Plymouth
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Stevenage
1–5
L
2 Sep
vs Blackpool
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bradford and Barnsley.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.37.
Who will win Bradford vs Barnsley?
On our numbers Bradford have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Barnsley 12%.
How many goals will there be in Bradford vs Barnsley?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bradford vs Barnsley?
Our predicted score is Bradford 1–0 Barnsley, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Bradford vs Barnsley?
Bradford vs Barnsley (League One) kicks off on Saturday 26 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.
