Bradford vs. Blackpool prediction, odds & betting tips

Posted on September 24, 2025 by author in Football

Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by author

Bradford City faces Blackpool in EFL League One on September 27, 2025, at Valley Parade. Bradford leads the table with 20 points from nine games. Blackpool struggles near the bottom with poor form. This match offers Bradford a chance to extend their lead, while Blackpool seeks points to climb.

Match Preview

Bradford City, promoted last season, tops League One with six wins, two draws, one loss. They score 1.89 goals per game, concede 1.22. Home form is perfect: 100% wins. Recent results: Win, loss, win, draw, win.

Blackpool has two wins, one draw, five losses in eight games. They score one goal per game, concede 1.75. Away form: 0% wins. Recent: Win, loss, draw, loss, loss.

League standings as of September 2025:

Position	Team	Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	GD	Points
1	Bradford City	9	6	2	1	+6	20
2	Stevenage	8	6	1	1	+6	19
3	Lincoln City	9	5	3	1	+5	18
4	Cardiff City	8	5	2	1	+8	17
…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…
23	Peterborough United	?	?	?	?	?	?
24	Burton Albion	?	?	?	?	?	?

(Standings approximate; Blackpool low).

Bradford’s attack led by Bobby Pointon (5 goals), Stephen Humphrys (2 assists). Blackpool’s Niall Ennis (3 goals), George Honeyman (1 assist).

Team News and Injuries

Bradford: Calum Kavanagh injured. Andy Cook returns. Injury list growing, but squad depth strong.

Blackpool: James Husband recovering from hamstring surgery. Ashley Fletcher back from injury. Several players returning, like new squad.

Head-to-Head Record

Bradford 5 wins, Blackpool 7 wins, 0 draws in 12 matchs. Average 3.08 goals per game.

Recent H2H:

23/03/19: Bradford 1-4 Blackpool
08/09/18: Blackpool 3-2 Bradford
07/04/18: Blackpool 5-0 Bradford
05/08/17: Bradford 2-1 Blackpool
27/02/16: Blackpool 0-1 Bradford

Blackpool dominated recent, but Bradford’s current form shifts odds.

Statistical Analysis

Bradford: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 63%, 11.55 corners per game.

Blackpool: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%, 7.5 corners.

H2H average 3.8 goals. Expect goals.

Prediction

Bradford wins 2-1. Probability 52% home win. Blackpool’s away woes continue.

Odds

Bradford Win: 1.95
Draw: 3.55
Blackpool Win: 3.84

From bookmakers.

Betting Tips

Bradford Win @ 1.95
Over 2.5 Goals @ ~2.00 (52% probability)
BTTS Yes @ ~1.80 (57%)
Correct Score 2-1 @ ~8.00

Back Blackpool win for value @ 3.71. Over 3.5 Goals possible.

Conclusion

Bradford favored to win. Bet responsibly.

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