Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00
League One
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

14'
S. Humphrys⚽
Normal Goal β†’ B. Pointon
55'
Jenson Metcalfe🟨
Yellow Card
61'
J. ValeπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ T. Eaves
61'
S. HoskinsπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ K. Swyer
61'
D. CampbellπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ T. Fornah
77'
Elliott Moore🟨
Yellow Card
81'
S. HumphrysπŸ”„
Substitution 1 β†’ E. Wheatley
82'
J. MetcalfeπŸ”„
Substitution 2 β†’ L. Evans
86'
Max Power🟨
Yellow Card
90'
Matthew Pennington🟨
Yellow Card
90+1'
M. JacobsπŸ”„
Substitution 4 β†’ K. McAdam
90+1'
T. TaylorπŸ”„
Substitution 5 β†’ M. Dyche
90+2'
J. NeufvilleπŸ”„
Substitution 3 β†’ J. Wright

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal5
18Total Shots11
7Blocked Shots4
10Shots insidebox8
8Shots outsidebox3
15Fouls16
5Corner Kicks6
2Offsides2
52Ball Possession48
3Yellow Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves6
394Total passes361
275Passes accurate257
70Passes %71

Starting Lineups

BradfordBradford1:1

Starting XI

1S. WalkerG
26C. TiltD
3I. TourayM
23B. PointonF
11S. HumphrysF
15A. BaldwinD
6M. PowerM
10A. SarcevicF
28M. PenningtonD
21J. Metcalfe3:3
7J. NeufvilleM

NorthamptonNorthampton1:1

Starting XI

1L. BurgeG
12N. Guinness-WalkerD
17M. JacobsM
27J. ValeF
5J. GuthrieD
4D. CampbellM
24E. MooreD
23T. TaylorM
2J. BurroughsD
8C. McGeehanM
7S. HoskinsM

Head-to-Head

πŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Bradford
Bradford
Form: L-D-L-W-W
Northampton
Northampton
Form: L-L-L-L-L
Record
5 W
1 D
4 L
β€’
0 W
2 D
8 L
Goals Per Game
1.2
Scored
vs
0.5
Scored
1.1
Conceded
vs
1.9
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
40%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
50%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.4
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.4
Away:1.8
Scored
Home:0.5
Away:0.5
Conceded
Home:1.5
Away:2.2

⚑ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1584
Average
1439
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1652
↑ Momentum (+68)
1363
↓ Momentum (-76)
Expected Outcome
51%
Home Win
27%
Draw
22%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1476
Attack
1403
1529
Defence
1482
Recent Form
1487
Attack
1366
1515
Defence
1431
Post-Match Changes
+6
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

πŸ“ Match Preview

Bradford vs Northampton: Mr Certainty Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.40
Expected Value:+5.0%
Confidence:75

The upcoming League One fixture between Bradford and Northampton presents a clear disparity in form and league standing. Bradford sits in 4th place with 65 points, while Northampton is struggling at the bottom of the table in 23rd place with just 35 points. This 30-point gap is significant and suggests a strong home advantage for Bradford. Bradford's recent home performance is particularly robust. In their last five home games, they have won four, achieving an 80% win rate. Their home goal expectancy is 1.40 goals scored per game, while they have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their home matches. Conversely, Northampton's away form is dire. They have failed to win any of their last six away games, scoring only 0.50 goals per game on the road while conceding 2.17 goals per game. This defensive vulnerability away from home is a major factor. Head-to-head history also favors Bradford, who have won 4 of the last 9 meetings compared to Northampton's 2 wins. The last meeting ended in a 0-0 draw, but the current form suggests a different outcome. Northampton has not won a single match in their last 10 games, whereas Bradford has secured 5 wins in the same period. The goal expectancy model projects Bradford to score 1.78 goals and Northampton 0.45 goals, supporting a likely home victory. The betting odds for a Bradford win are 1.40, implying a 71.4% probability. Given Bradford's 80% home win rate and Northampton's 0% away win rate, the true probability of a home win is estimated at 80%. This provides an edge of approximately 8.6%, meeting the strict value threshold. While odds below 1.60 are generally avoided, the certainty of this outcome based on the data justifies the selection. Key Points: - Bradford is 4th (65 pts), Northampton is 23rd (35 pts). - Bradford has an 80% win rate in last 5 home games. - Northampton has a 0% win rate in last 6 away games. - Goal expectancy favors Bradford significantly (1.78 vs 0.45). - Head-to-head record favors Bradford (4 wins vs 2 wins). Based on the strict probability thresholds and the clear form gap, the recommended selection is a Bradford Home Win.

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Bradford vs Northampton - League One Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.40
Expected Value:+5.0%
Confidence:8

Hey guys, Pajimon here. You know I love my meat and my football, and today we got a proper feast at Bradford City. No vegetables, just pure stats and winning vibes. Let's get into the meat of this fixture. Bradford are sitting pretty in 4th place with 65 points, while Northampton are struggling at the bottom with just 35 points. That's a 30-point gap, and it shows clearly in the form. Look at the numbers. Bradford have won 80% of their last 5 home games. They score 1.40 goals per game at home and only concede 0.40. That defense is solid as a rock. Northampton? They haven't won a single game in their last 10 matches. Their away form is 0% win rate in the last 6 away games. They only score 0.50 goals away and concede 2.17. That is a leaky defense. Head-to-head, Bradford has the edge with 4 wins to Northampton's 2 in 9 meetings. The last meeting ended 0-0, but the form has shifted heavily. The odds for a Home Win are 1.40. That's low, but with Northampton's defense crumbling and Bradford's home dominance, the value is there. I'm going with the Home Win. No vegetables, just pure meat.

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Bradford vs Northampton - Match Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.40
Expected Value:+5.0%
Confidence:7

Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. The force is strong with this one, indeed. Listen closely, young padawan. Bradford sits at 4th place with 65 points, while Northampton struggles at 23rd with only 35 points. A gap of 30 points, it is. Such a gap, significant it is. Bradford at home, strong they are. In their last 5 home games, 80% win rate they have. Goals scored per game at home: 1.40. Goals conceded: 0.40. Very solid defense, yes. Northampton away, weak they are. In their last 6 away games, 0% win rate they have. Goals scored away: 0.50. Goals conceded away: 2.17. A leaky defense, it is. Recent form tells the story. Bradford has won 5 of their last 10 games. Northampton has won 0 of their last 10 games. 0 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses. Terrible form, it is. The head-to-head record also favors Bradford. 4 wins for Bradford, 2 wins for Northampton in 9 meetings. The last meeting ended 0-0, a draw it was. Goal expectancy suggests 2.23 total goals. This points to Under 2.5 Goals, but the Home Win is the stronger signal. Odds of 1.40 for Home Win imply a 71.4% probability. But look at the home form. 80% win rate. That is an edge of over 8%. Value there is. Careful you must be with odds below 1.60. But the evidence is overwhelming. Bradford's home defense is stout (0.40 conceded). Northampton's away attack is poor (0.50 scored). A clean sheet for Bradford is likely. Both Teams to Score - No is also a possibility, but the Home Win is the primary choice. Do not bet blindly, you must. Trust the data, you should. The choice is clear. Bradford to win, the prediction is. Confidence is high, 7 out of 10. Probability of success estimated at 75%. The edge is sufficient. Do not gamble, bet wisely. The force is with the home side.

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