Bradford City
- Bradford City are currently fourth in the League One 2025/2026 table, 20 points and 11 places above 15th-placed Mansfield Town.
- Bradford City have been a breath of fresh air in the third tier since Graham Alexander took charge of the club in November 2023, bringing an aggressive style and high-pressing mentality to the club.
- The Band of Bandits have won 14, drawn two and lost just twice in 18 home games in League One 2025/2026, averaging 1.56 goals per game and scoring 28 goals at Valley Parade.
- Bradford’s relentless style of play sees them set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation and press relentlessly, looking to force turnovers and attack on the counter with their midfield and front three.
- Bradford have won three and lost two of their last five matches, winning their last two games in a row after being edged 1-0 away by Reading.
Mansfield Town
- Mansfield Town have a mixed recent record, having won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games.
- Mansfield beat Bradford City 3-0 at home in their most recent League One 2025/2026 clash two months ago, but the Stags have struggled on the road, winning just four of their 16 games away from home in this season’s campaign, averaging just 0.94 goals per away game.
- Clough, in charge since November 2020, has a reputation for being tactically savvy and is not afraid to be pragmatic to get a result.
- His side set up in a more reserved formation, are a more compact side than Bradford, and look to be solid at the back, create chances from set-piece situations and hit on the break when needed.
Head-to-Head
- Bradford have won their last 2 home games, while Mansfield have failed to win in their last 2 away fixtures (D1, L1).
- In their last 5 meetings, Mansfield Town have won 2, Bradford City 1, and there have been 2 draws.
Key Players
- Bradford have the stronger attacking threat, led by top scorer Antoni Sarcevic (10 goals in 30 games), while Jonathan Russell has been Mansfield’s bright spot, netting two of the team's three recent goals in their last five games.
- Rhys Oates leads the way in the scoring charts for the Stags with six goals in 24 appearances and Clough’s men will need to be at their best if they are to end Bradford’s recent run of victories.
Betting Insights
- Bradford are the favorites at 1.93 and they have the momentum and home advantage to make that price look fair.
- Home form and attacking output at Valley Parade are clear trends in Bradford’s favour this season.
Prediction
Bradford City to win at 1.93 - momentum and home advantage make them the pick.
