Bradford vs Barnsley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026
Bradford vs Barnsley Predictions
We can make an argument for betting Under 2.5 when it comes to Total Goals. The stats imply that Bradford and Barnsley could fall short of this total and the price of +102 looks a value one.
Dive into our Bradford vs Barnsley betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Bradford vs Barnsley Preview
Bradford take on Barnsley at The University of Bradford Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 26 September.
Bradford City triumphed in their last game 1-0, making it three on the bounce. This was an away victory at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town.
Barnsley drew 1-1 against Leicester City in their previous game. This was on home soil at Oakwell Stadium.
H2H: Last Head-to-Head Clash Ended 2-2
Barnsley have not lost any of the past three games against Bradford, with the last clash seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Oakwell Stadium. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Barnsley victory.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bradford |
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 18 |  Barnsley |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 7:12 | 8 |
Main Match Prediction
We hope you agree with our verdict of a low-scoring encounter, with an opportunity to back the +102 for the Under 2.5 Goals selection. We are not anticipating this League One clash to yield goals.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always focused on the League One form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 49.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Barnsley
There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +480 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Reyes Cleary (Barnsley) has managed two goals in his past five League One matches. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +320.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include two or less goals to be registered, Barnsley with an Asian Handicap of +0.5 along with Reyes Cleary (Barnsley) to score at any time.
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Bradford vs Barnsley Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Bradford City are the shortest price to win this League One clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 56% probability due to their -128 betting odds. Barnsley are the underdogs at +330 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
If you want to back Bradford to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -141, although Barnsley +0.5 is -102 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -154 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest League One games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.
Jake Beesley is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +165 to find the net anytime.
Stats: Last 10 League One matches only.
Bradford have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Barnsley have four draws, three wins and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
The last The University of Bradford Stadium meeting saw Bradford and Barnsley draw 2-2.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | |
| Barnsley Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.20 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Bradford League Stats
Barnsley League Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bradford this season are Bobby Pointon (2), Aden Baldwin (1), Antoni Sarcevic (1)
- Top Assistors for Bradford this season are Adam Phillips (1), Callum Connolly (1), Jake Beesley (1)
Bradford vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News
Always review the Bradford vs Barnsley team news before locking in your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed League One lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Previous Bradford Lineups
Previous Barnsley Lineups
Bradford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Graham Alexander
Barnsley Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
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