Bradford v Barnsley prediction

League One · Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:45 GMT · University of Bradford Stadium

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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Away the free pick for Bradford v Barnsley, League One on Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:45 GMT.

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Home or Away

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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.7% of 5090 landed (95% range 76.5–78.8%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →

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The match

Bradford host Barnsley in League One on Tuesday 24 November (kick-off 19:45 UK); the model’s free pick is Bradford or Barnsley (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.

The key numbers

Bradford have conceded eight goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 13 games, ranked per game).

Barnsley are winless in their last nine matches in all competitions. Barnsley have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Three of Bradford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (20%). Both teams scored in three of Bradford’s last 15 results in all competitions (20%). At home, Bradford have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 0.71. Bradford have scored 10 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 13 games, ranked per game).

10 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 12 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Barnsley have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 2.00. Barnsley have scored 12 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). Barnsley have conceded 22 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.

Bradford (seventh) and Barnsley (23rd) are 13 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bradford the stronger side, 226 rating points above Barnsley (Bradford 1584, Barnsley 1358, after at least 153 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Barnsley are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Bradford, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 18 April 2026, finished Barnsley 2–2 Bradford.

Team news

Predicted Bradford XI (3-4-2-1): J. McCracken, M. Pennington, A. Baldwin, G. Pratt, I. Touray, A. Sarcevic, C. Connolly, C. O'Keeffe, W. Swan, G. Lapslie, J. Beesley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Neufville (4.2 per match over three appearances) and Antoni Sarcevic (4.0 per match over 16 appearances, two goals) have been Bradford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bradford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Neufville averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 270 minutes. Antoni Sarcevic averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1304 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Barnsley XI (4-2-3-1): C. Slicker, A. Kay, J. Shepherd, S. Gale, Z. Mallah, P. Kelly, C. McGeehan, R. Cleary, V. Yoganathan, L. Connell, T. Adeyemo — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Slicker (5.2 per match over three appearances) and A. Kay (5.0 per match over 15 appearances, two assists) have been Barnsley’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barnsley (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Slicker averages 5.0 saves per 90 over 270 minutes. A. Kay averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 1346 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:45 GMT · League One · University of Bradford Stadium
Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
Head-to-head (last 4): Bradford 0 · draws 2 · Barnsley 2 · 3.25 goals/game
Recent form: Bradford 2W 2D 1L · Barnsley 0W 1D 4L

Bradford v Barnsley (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.75 / 1.13

Goals

against 0.5 / 2.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

8 / 6.29

Corners

against 5.88 / 9.29 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

3.25 / 4.29

Shots on target

against 2.75 / 6 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

2.63 / 2.57

Cards

against 2.5 / 2.29 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

246

Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Bradford for / against	Line	Barnsley for / against
Goals scored	0.75 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	8 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	6.29 for · 9.29 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12.75 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	15.14 for · 18 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	3.25 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.29 for · 6 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	15.88 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	14.71 for · 10.86 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	2.63 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.57 for · 2.29 against n 7 Last 5

Bradford

Bradford Goalkeeper

Bradford — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Jon McCracken	15	901350 min	271.8 /90	40.3 /90	00 /90
C. Dawson	1	9090 min	22 /90	11 /90	00 /90

Bradford — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Jon McCracken n 8	90	1.6 3/3

Bradford Defensive

Bradford — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. Baldwin	16	821318 min	241.6 /90	271.8 /90	90.6 /90	1178 /90	171.2 /90	10.1 /90
M. Pennington	14	881234 min	251.8 /90	211.5 /90	100.7 /90	906.6 /90	80.6 /90	20.1 /90
George Christopher John Pratt	9	90810 min	171.9 /90	70.8 /90	20.2 /90	434.8 /90	101.1 /90	30.3 /90
M. Gillesphey	7	88614 min	91.3 /90	101.5 /90	00 /90	426.2 /90	71 /90	10.1 /90
R. Welch	4	65259 min	103.5 /90	31 /90	10.3 /90	227.6 /90	31 /90	10.3 /90
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Bradford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Baldwin n 8	82.6	1 3/3	0.7 5/0	—
Jon McCracken n 8	90	0 0/0	0.4 2/1	—
C. Connolly n 8	90	2 8/6	1 5/2	—
A. Sarcevic n 8	83.9	1.7 6/4	1.7 6/5	—
K. Jackson n 8	67.3	1.3 5/2	1.5 5/3	—
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Bradford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Baldwin n 8	82.6	1.5 7/3
C. Connolly n 8	90	1.4 7/2
A. Sarcevic n 8	83.9	2.4 8/6
K. Jackson n 8	67.3	0.8 4/1
I. Touray n 8	89.6	2.1 7/7
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Bradford Attacking

Bradford — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
K. Jackson	15	60904 min	00 /90	20.2 /90	70.7 /90	40.4 /90	212.1 /90	40.4 /90
J. Beesley	14	70986 min	10.1 /90	20.2 /90	211.9 /90	80.7 /90	80.7 /90	60.5 /90
B. Pointon	14	62871 min	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	111.1 /90	70.7 /90	131.3 /90	80.8 /90
W. Swan	12	47559 min	30.5 /90	00 /90	111.8 /90	50.8 /90	61 /90	40.6 /90
S. Humphrys	3	34102 min	10.9 /90	10.9 /90	54.4 /90	10.9 /90	32.6 /90	21.8 /90
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Bradford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. Baldwin n 8	82.6	1 2/2	0.3 2/0
Jon McCracken n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Connolly n 8	90	0.9 4/2	0.4 3/0
A. Sarcevic n 8	83.9	1.5 6/4	0.3 2/0
K. Jackson n 8	67.3	1 3/2	0.5 2/1
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Bradford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Baldwin n 8	82.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jon McCracken n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Connolly n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
A. Sarcevic n 8	83.9	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
K. Jackson n 8	67.3	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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Barnsley

Barnsley Goalkeeper

Barnsley — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Rogan Ravenhill	10	90900 min	252.5 /90	121.2 /90	00 /90
C. Slicker	3	90270 min	155 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Barnsley — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Rogan Ravenhill n 8	90	2.5 4/2
C. Slicker n 3	90	5 3/3

Barnsley Defensive

Barnsley — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. Kay	13	891161 min	403.1 /90	302.3 /90	40.3 /90	836.4 /90	191.5 /90	30.2 /90
T. Noslin	12	74887 min	191.9 /90	90.9 /90	80.8 /90	495 /90	151.5 /90	20.2 /90
S. Gale	11	82897 min	181.8 /90	131.3 /90	20.2 /90	575.7 /90	40.4 /90	20.2 /90
C. O'Riordan	8	82655 min	101.4 /90	91.2 /90	60.8 /90	415.6 /90	60.8 /90	10.1 /90
J. Shepherd	5	90450 min	71.4 /90	40.8 /90	30.6 /90	285.6 /90	61.2 /90	20.4 /90
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Barnsley — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Kay n 8	89	1.5 6/4	0.5 3/1	—
Patrick Kelly n 8	88.5	1.5 5/4	1.3 4/2	—
C. McGeehan n 8	84.4	1.9 8/4	0.3 1/1	—
R. Cleary n 8	77.5	1.3 6/3	1.9 5/5	—
T. Noslin n 8	66.5	2 5/3	1.7 6/2	—
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Barnsley — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Kay n 8	89	2.4 8/4
Patrick Kelly n 8	88.5	2.8 7/5
C. McGeehan n 8	84.4	1.3 3/3
R. Cleary n 8	77.5	0.7 3/2
T. Noslin n 8	66.5	2.2 7/3
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Barnsley Attacking

Barnsley — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Kirk	9	47423 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	153.2 /90	51.1 /90	10.2 /90	20.4 /90
Amani Richards	9	46414 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	61.3 /90	51.1 /90	30.7 /90	102.2 /90
Clayton Taylor	4	2080 min	00 /90	00 /90	22.3 /90	11.1 /90	22.3 /90	00 /90
Tobi Adeyemo	3	77232 min	00 /90	00 /90	31.2 /90	10.4 /90	20.8 /90	00 /90
B. Touré	2	5099 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	21.8 /90	10.9 /90
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Barnsley — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. Kay n 8	89	0.5 3/1	0.1 1/0
Patrick Kelly n 8	88.5	1.5 6/5	0.4 2/1
C. McGeehan n 8	84.4	1.6 7/4	0.8 5/1
R. Cleary n 8	77.5	2.5 6/4	0.7 3/1
T. Noslin n 8	66.5	2.4 5/3	0.2 1/0
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Barnsley — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Kay n 8	89	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
Patrick Kelly n 8	88.5	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
C. McGeehan n 8	84.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
R. Cleary n 8	77.5	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
T. Noslin n 8	66.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Bradford v Barnsley — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

BradfordWDDWL

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 0.8 scored / 0.6 conceded per game

BarnsleyLLLLD

Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 1 scored / 2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 4

Bradford 0 · 2 draws · Barnsley 2 · 3.25 goals/game

2026-04-18 Barnsley 2–2 Bradford
2025-10-18 Bradford 2–2 Barnsley
2019-01-12 Barnsley 3–0 Bradford
2018-08-11 Bradford 0–2 Barnsley

League standing · 2026/27

Bradford#7 pos22 pts13 pl+2 GD

Barnsley#23 pos9 pts12 pl-10 GD

Goals per game

Bradford scored0.77

Barnsley scored1

Bradford conceded0.62

Barnsley conceded1.83

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Who is predicted to win Bradford v Barnsley?: TACTIX’s free model pick for Bradford v Barnsley is Home or Away.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Barnsley?: In their last 4 meetings, Bradford won 0, Barnsley won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.25 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bradford and Barnsley?: Recent form — Bradford 2W 2D 1L; Barnsley 0W 1D 4L.

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