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Barnsley vs Bradford City
England
League One 2025/2026 Oakwell, Barnsley 
Match Events
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Yoganathan V.
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Swan W.
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Sub
Earl J. In: de Gevigney M.
Out: Earl J.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this League One 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
20%
40%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
40%
/ Low Confidence
- Barnsley haven't matched Bradford City's recent run of results.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 36.400000000000006%
Barnsley Clean Sheet 13%
Bradford City Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Barnsley | Bradford City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 14 |
| Draws | 9 | 5 |
| Losses | 11 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 1.52 | 1.43 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.48 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 18, 2026 League One
Barnsley vs Bradford City
2:2
Oct 18, 2025 League One
Bradford City vs Barnsley
2:2
Nov 21, 2023 EFL Trophy
Bradford City vs Barnsley
5:1
Jan 12, 2019 League One
Barnsley vs Bradford City
3:0
Nov 13, 2018 EFL Trophy
Barnsley vs Bradford City
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Barnsley Compare
Top Goalscorer O'Connell E.
1 Goals Assists Leader Farrell L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
Bradford City Compare
Top Goalscorer Powell N.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Barnsley 35 / 100
Bradford City 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Barnsley Bradford City
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick BRA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Games between these two average 4.00 goals.
Attacking prowess: Barnsley scored in 77% of their last 31 outings.
Defensive concern: Bradford City conceded in 73% of 30 recent games.
Recent resilience: Barnsley stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Barnsley VS Bradford City
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.25 Goals Conceded 1
100% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Barnsley
(Home) 08 Aug
Barnsley
2 : 1 Wigan
02 Aug
Guiseley
1 : 1 Barnsley
01 Aug
Barnsley
3 : 0 Lincoln City
25 Jul
Scarborough Athletic
0 : 2 Barnsley
18 Jul
Blackburn
3 : 0 Barnsley
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08 Aug
Barnsley
2 : 1 Wigan
01 Aug
Barnsley
3 : 0 Lincoln City
02 May
Barnsley
1 : 3 Stockport County
18 Apr
Barnsley
2 : 2 Bradford City
06 Apr
Barnsley
0 : 3 Plymouth
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Bradford City
(Away) 08 Aug
Bradford City
2 : 0 Rochdale
01 Aug
Salford
2 : 2 Bradford City
29 Jul
Bradford City
3 : 2 Preston
24 Jul
Gmunden
0 : 4 Bradford City
17 Jul
Accrington
1 : 0 Bradford City
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01 Aug
Salford
2 : 2 Bradford City
24 Jul
Gmunden
0 : 4 Bradford City
17 Jul
Accrington
1 : 0 Bradford City
11 Jul
Halifax
1 : 6 Bradford City
04 Jul
United of Manchester
1 : 2 Bradford City
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89:41 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90:50 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71:58 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58:51 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70:52 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49:46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68:56 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75:63 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74:64 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62:50 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69:58 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64:60 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54:65 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50:69 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68:73 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49:58 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50:60 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64:68 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51:72 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59:71 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52:61 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36:61 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41:71 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39:74 | 35 |
Promotion - Championship (Main)
Promotion - League One 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
Relegation - League Two (Main)
