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  • +125 US
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  • 2.25 Decimal
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Bradford City vs Cardiff City FC Betting Tips

  • Tipped at
    3.42
    1X2 - Ordinary Time
    Draw
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Bradford City drew 0-0 at home in their last outing and concedes just 0.83 goals per home match.
    • Cardiff City FC has 4 away draws this season and recorded two 1-1 away results recently, showing resilience.
    • Both sides show tight recent form with low scores and similar defensive strength, favoring a stalemate.
  • Tipped at
    1.97
    Over/Under - Ordinary Time
    Under 2.5
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Bradford City averages 1.67 scored and 0.83 conceded at home, giving a typical home total around 2.5 goals.
    • Cardiff City FC manages only 1.08 goals away and away matches average 1.92 total, pointing to fewer goals overall.
    • Recent results include many 0-0, 1-0 and 1-1 scores for both teams, suggesting under 2.5 goals is likely.
  • Tipped at
    2.14
    Both Teams To Score - Ordinary Time
    No
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Matches with Bradford City see both teams score only 46.67% at home, so home clean sheets are common.
    • Cardiff City FC has both teams scoring in just 42.86% of their away games, indicating they often keep opponents out.
    • Recent scorelines (0-0, 1-0, 1-1) show frequent shutouts and low scoring, making one team failing to score likely.

Predictions

Bradford City

  • Bradford City’s 9/2/1 home record includes victories in 2 of their last 3 (1 draw).
  • This is a big game for both sides, with Cardiff City currently top of League One with 52 points from 25 games and Bradford City third with 46 points from 24.
  • Graham Alexander has been Bradford City’s manager since November 2023 and he has instilled a pragmatic, high-tempo, high-pressing ethos upon his team.
  • Bradford are averaging 1.67 goals per game at home in 2025/2026, so they have sufficient firepower to hurt the Bluebirds.
  • Bradford are playing some of their best soccer of the season, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 5 games with a gutsy 1-2 away win at Blackpool in their most recent outing.

Cardiff City

  • Brian Barry-Murphy took over Cardiff in June 2025 and has stuck rigidly to his patient, possession-based style.
  • Cardiff come into this on the back of a 5-match unbeaten run (3 wins, 2 draws) and a 1-0 home win over Wigan Athletic last time out.
  • Cardiff City have won 5, drawn 4, and lost 3 of their 12 away league matches in the 2025-2026 season.

Head-to-Head

  • Bradford City and Cardiff City will meet at Valley Parade on Saturday.
  • The Bantams won 3-1 away in this fixture just three months ago in League One 2025/2026 and have an undeniable home advantage to protect, having won 9, drawn 2 and lost 1 at Valley Parade.

Key Players

  • Key players to watch:
    • Antoni Sarcevic has seven goals in 22 League One appearances and looks a reliable pick to score any time for Bradford.
    • Yousef Salech has 12 in 25 for the visitors, including two of their last six.

Betting Insights

  • Cardiff are the narrow favorites at 2.28, while Bradford City are 2.94 in the match result betting.
  • The Over 2.5 goals option looks solid at 1.75.

Prediction

  • Bluebirds to come out on top.
  • This is a clash between two very different styles and it should be an open game.
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Last Matches

  • Jan 17 2026
    League One
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  • Sept 20 2025
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FAQ

  • Bradford City vs Cardiff City FC – Which team has the stronger record over their last 5 matches?

    Over their last 5 matches, Bradford City have tallied 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses. In the same span, Cardiff City FC have managed 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 defeats.

  • Who got on the scoresheet in the most recent Bradford City vs Cardiff City FC fixture?

    During the last Bradford City vs Cardiff City FC encounter, the goals came from David Turnbull, Jenson Metcalfe, Calum Chambers.

  • Who are the leading goal-getters for Bradford City and Cardiff City FC in this League One 2025/2026 season?

    In the League One 2025/2026, Antoni Sarcevic leads the scoring for Bradford City with 8 goals, while Yousef Salech tops the charts for Cardiff City FC with 12 goals.

  • Who leads defensively this League One 2025/2026 season – Bradford City or Cardiff City FC?

    The League One 2025/2026’s best defence belongs to Cardiff City FC, who have shipped just 36 goals in 34 matches and kept 13 clean sheets. Their average goals conceded per game stands at only 1.06.

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Stats

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  • Goals (ø)
  • 1st Half Goals
  • 2nd Half Goals
  • Early Goals (1'-10')
  • Late Goals (+85')
  • Penalty Goals
  • Headed Goals
  • Free Kick Goals
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Team Logo Cardiff City FC
68 34
4
Team Logo Bradford City
43 34

Player Statistics

Name
Antoni Sarcevic
8 3 1 0 28 2131
Bobby Pointon
8 1 5 0 25 1737
Stephen Humphrys
6 2 1 0 27 1628
Will Swan
5 2 3 0 22 998
Paul Mullin
4 1 2 0 24 816

League One Standings

1
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Cardiff City FC
34 22 6 6 68:36 72
4
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Bradford City
34 17 7 10 43:38 58
Glossary
  • MP: Matches Played
  • W: Wins
  • D: Draws
  • L: Losses
  • G: Goals
  • P: Points

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