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Bradford vs Stevenage Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Bradford 1-0 Stevenage
BradfordDrawStevenage
Over 2.5 goalsNo (31%)
Both teams to scoreNo (41%)
Bradford host Stevenage in League One's 11th round at Valley Parade. Bradford sit second with 17 points from 9 games, while Stevenage occupy ninth with 12 points from 8 matches. The hosts bring a three-game winning streak into this fixture, though their recent output remains modest. Stevenage arrive in inconsistent form, having lost their last outing but capable of high-volume attacking play.
Team form
Bradford
Bradford have won their last three League One games: 1-0 away at Luton, 1-0 away at Notts County, and 1-0 at home to Mansfield Town. Across their last five matches they have scored 4 and conceded 4. Their season average stands at 0.89 goals scored and 0.56 conceded per game. The data shows a team grinding out narrow victories rather than dominating; their single-match possession figure of 36% against Luton underscores a compact, defensive approach. They rank second in the league, suggesting consistency in their low-volume, low-concession model.
Stevenage
Stevenage's recent five-game record reads 3 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses, with 9 goals scored and 5 conceded. Their season average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game reflects a more expansive attacking profile than Bradford's. However, their last match ended in a 0-1 defeat at Leyton Orient, and their form oscillates between high-scoring wins—notably 5-1 at Barnsley—and goalless draws. In their last outing they managed 53% possession but only 3 shots on goal, suggesting they can dominate territory without clinical finishing.
Head-to-head
Bradford hold a strong head-to-head record against Stevenage. In their last five meetings, Bradford have won four times at home: 3-0 in September 2022, 4-1 in August 2021, 2-1 in September 2020, and 3-1 in February 2020. Stevenage's sole victory in this sequence came away from home in March 2014, a 3-2 result. The pattern is clear: Bradford's home record against this opponent is commanding.
Key factors
Bradford's defensive solidity—conceding only 0.56 per game—will test Stevenage's attacking intent. Stevenage average 1.50 goals scored but have struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chances, as evidenced by 3 shots on goal despite 53% possession in their last match. Bradford's three consecutive 1-0 victories suggest they are executing a specific tactical blueprint: compact shape, limited possession, clinical finishing. Stevenage must break down a disciplined defence while Bradford will look to exploit transitions. The bookmakers price a home win at 1.92, reflecting Bradford's league position and historical dominance in this fixture.
Prediction
Bradford's second-place standing, three-game winning run, and superior defensive record position them as the more likely outcome. Their recent matches show a repeatable pattern of narrow victories through defensive organisation rather than attacking flair. Stevenage, despite their higher scoring average, have been inconsistent and arrive off a defeat. The head-to-head data reinforces Bradford's edge at home. However, Stevenage's attacking capability and Bradford's modest shot output mean the match carries genuine uncertainty; a draw remains plausible, and Stevenage can score. The balance of evidence points to a Bradford win, though not with overwhelming conviction.
Bradford hold an edge in this tight encounter. Their defensive discipline, winning momentum, and historical home record against Stevenage support a home victory, but Stevenage's attacking threat and Bradford's low-volume approach mean the outcome remains finely balanced. Expect a low-scoring game with Bradford the more likely winners.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bradford | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 |  Huddersfield | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 4 |  Plymouth | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 |  Cambridge United | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 6 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 |  Reading | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 8 |  Oxford United | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 10 |  Burton Albion | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 12 |  Stevenage | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mansfield Town | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 14 |  Leicester | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 15 |  AFC Wimbledon | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 |  Luton | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 |  Doncaster | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 18 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 19 |  Peterborough | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 20 |  Blackpool | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 21 |  Barnsley | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 22 |  Bromley | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 23 |  Notts County | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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