Bradford v Plymouth prediction

League One · · Valley Parade

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Bradford v Plymouth, League One on Sat, 06 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Bradford host Plymouth in League One on Saturday 6 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Bradford have conceded five goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Two of Bradford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (13%).

Bradford are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Both teams scored in three of Bradford’s last 15 results in all competitions (20%). At home, Bradford have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 0.38. Bradford have scored 10 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Eight of Plymouth’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Plymouth’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Plymouth have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.71. Plymouth have scored 18 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Plymouth have conceded 14 goals, the 12th-most of the 24 clubs.

Bradford have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions. Bradford (first) and Plymouth (fourth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bradford the stronger side, 112 rating points above Plymouth (Bradford 1631, Plymouth 1519, after at least 151 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 29 August 2026, finished Plymouth 2–0 Bradford.

Team news

Predicted Bradford XI (3-4-2-1): J. McCracken, A. Baldwin, M. Pennington, G. Pratt, C. Connolly, I. Touray, A. Sarcevic, J. Neufville, K. Jackson, N. Powell, J. Beesley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Antoni Sarcevic (4.2 per match over 13 appearances, two goals) and J. Neufville (4.2 per match over three appearances) have been Bradford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bradford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Antoni Sarcevic averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. J. Neufville averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 270 minutes.

Predicted Plymouth XI (4-4-2): M. Mahoney, W. Harding, A. Mitchell, M. Sorinola, J. Pleguezuelo, H. White, R. Curtis, O. Irow, T. Bakinson, A. Pepple, W. Evans — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Harvey White (3.8 per match over 14 appearances, two goals and three assists) and Alex Hartridge (3.6 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Plymouth’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Plymouth (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Harvey White averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 1234 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Alex Hartridge averages 2.5 tackles per 90 over 653 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last nine appearances.

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

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · League One · Valley Parade
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Bradford 2 · draws 2 · Plymouth 2 · 1.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Bradford 2W 3D 0L · Plymouth 2W 0D 3L

Bradford v Plymouth (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.13 / 1.75
Goals
against 0.25 / 1.38 · 0 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7.63 / 4.5
Corners
against 6 / 6 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 5.25
Shots on target
against 2.25 / 4.38 · 0 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.25 / 1.13
Cards
against 2.88 / 1.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBradford for / againstLinePlymouth for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 0.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
7.63 for · 6 against n 8
9.5standard
4.5 for · 6 against n 8
Shots
11.63 for · 12 against n 8
19.5standard
15.13 for · 14.13 against n 8
Shots on target
3.63 for · 2.25 against n 8
8.5standard
5.25 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
16.13 for · 13.25 against n 8
21.5standard
12 for · 11.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2.25 for · 2.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.13 for · 1.75 against n 8
Bradford
Bradford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Powell n 826.6
5.16/4
4.26/3
—
W. Swan n 847.5
3.15/3
0.93/1
—
Henry Cartwright n 833
2.75/3
0.31/0
—
B. Pointon n 875.9
2.56/6
2.26/6
—
J. Beesley n 867.3
2.57/5
2.56/5
—
Bradford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Powell n 826.6
5.56/2
2.53/1
A. Phillips n 848.5
2.87/3
0.72/1
W. Swan n 847.5
2.45/4
0.93/1
S. Humphrys n 861.3
27/3
0.62/1
A. Sarcevic n 887
1.77/4
0.64/1
Bradford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Humphrys n 861.3
0.21/0
0.42/0
W. Swan n 847.5
0.52/0
00/0
B. Pointon n 875.9
0.32/0
0.11/0
J. Beesley n 867.3
0.21/0
0.21/0
K. Jackson n 862.9
00/0
0.42/0
Bradford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Welch n 839
45/3
G. Lapslie n 867.6
3.88/5
J. Neufville n 878.8
2.76/5
A. Sarcevic n 887
2.58/5
J. Neufville n 390
22/1
Bradford — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Dawson n 890
1.96/2
Jon McCracken n 890
1.84/3
Plymouth
Plymouth — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Ross n 854.4
3.16/4
13/1
—
R. Curtis n 872.5
2.27/5
2.26/4
—
B. Ibrahim n 840.3
2.24/2
0.62/0
—
M. Sorinola n 852.1
1.95/3
2.66/3
—
W. Evans n 884.6
1.78/5
0.84/2
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Plymouth — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Owen Oseni n 843.6
3.46/3
2.34/3
A. Pepple n 878.8
38/5
16/1
C. Watts n 837.6
2.75/3
1.23/1
O. Irow n 866
2.47/4
1.45/3
X. Amaechi n 828.6
2.45/1
1.23/0
Plymouth — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Owen Oseni n 843.6
0.82/1
0.31/0
C. Watts n 837.6
0.62/0
0.31/0
X. Amaechi n 828.6
0.82/0
00/0
A. Pepple n 878.8
0.64/0
00/0
R. Curtis n 872.5
0.21/0
0.32/0
Plymouth — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. MacKenzie n 845
48/5
B. Ibrahim n 840.3
3.96/3
X. Amaechi n 828.6
3.96/3
M. Sorinola n 852.1
2.66/4
A. Hartridge n 869.6
2.46/4
Plymouth — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Mahoney n 890
2.86/4

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Form, head-to-head & standings

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

Recent form
BradfordWDDWD
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 0.8 scored / 0.2 conceded per game
PlymouthLWWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 0.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Bradford 2 · 2 draws · Plymouth 2 · 1.83 goals/game
  • 2026-08-29 Plymouth 2–0 Bradford
  • 2026-04-21 Bradford 1–1 Plymouth
  • 2025-12-06 Plymouth 0–1 Bradford
  • 2020-02-29 Bradford 2–1 Plymouth
  • 2019-11-23 Plymouth 2–1 Bradford
  • 2019-02-16 Bradford 0–0 Plymouth
League standing · 2026/27
Bradford#1 pos20 pts10 pl+5 GD
Plymouth#4 pos19 pts11 pl+4 GD
Goals per game
Bradford scored1
Plymouth scored1.64
Bradford conceded0.5
Plymouth conceded1.27

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Plymouth?
In their last 6 meetings, Bradford won 2, Plymouth won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bradford and Plymouth?
Recent form — Bradford 2W 3D 0L; Plymouth 2W 0D 3L.

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