Bradford City
- Bradford City have won three of their last five matches, losing the other two, including a 3-2 win at AFC Wimbledon and an EFL Trophy success against Grimsby.
- Bradford City are riding strong home form in the League One 2025-2026 campaign and sit in the top-six after winning promotion last season, so there is a lot to like about Graham Alexander’s side at the moment. According to our Bradford City vs Blackpool FC prediction, their recent performances suggest they could maintain this positive trajectory.
- The Bantams have been playing with plenty of energy and are dangerous in transition - particularly when they win the ball back high up the field, which is a common occurrence with their intense pressing style of play.
Blackpool
- Blackpool have won just one of their last five competitive matches (D1, L3), a 3-2 home victory over Huddersfield, and this Bradford City vs Blackpool FC preview highlights the tough challenge they face in this fixture.
- The visitors are looking for consistency after a slow start to the campaign that has left them near the bottom of the table.
- Bruce has overseen a pragmatic approach in the early weeks of his tenure at Blackpool, which officially began in September 2024, that has seen the team try to keep things simple and direct in the final third while remaining organised and physical at the back.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- George Honeyman and Malachi Boateng are the fulcrum of the Tangerines’ play, providing a target for long-balls and trying to create chances for Niall Ennis, the club’s top-scorer this season.
- Antoni Sarcevic has captained his side well in the center of the park, chipping in with crucial set-piece and late goals.
- Bobby Pointon and Will Swan have been in goalscoring form of late.
- Alexander’s men have been solid at the back since signing Matthew Pennington and Ibou Touray in the summer, although there is a doubt over whether one or both of them will start this weekend.
Betting Insights
- Bradford City are the favorite to win this fixture at +300, although there’s certainly a case for Blackpool to get something from this game; the draw is +250 and Blackpool trail in the odds. Our Bradford City vs Blackpool FC betting tips suggest keeping an eye on the draw or both teams to score markets.
- Both Teams to Score can be taken at -107 while Over 2.5 Goals is coming in at -120, both of which look generous considering Blackpool have been leaky defensively this term and Bradford have not been shy in front of goal on their own patch.
Prediction
- We’re going with Bradford to continue their momentum and edge out Blackpool in a closely fought match that could go either way. The Bradford City vs Blackpool FC prediction leans towards a narrow home victory, given the recent form and squad stability.
- Blackpool’s defensive fragility suggests Bradford can get the goals they need to come away with the win.
