Our Bradford vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-1
Bradford vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Bradford vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bradford's Last Match – Blackpool vs Bradford
Bradford will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England League 1 triumph against Blackpool on January 4. In that match, Bradford recorded 44% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 56% | 0 (2) | 0.86 | 38 |
 Bradford | 44% | 0 (3) | 0.54 | 62 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Cardiff
Cardiff will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Leyton Orient on January 10. In that match, Cardiff controlled 61% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leyton Orient | 39% | 0 (5) | 1.43 | 39 |
 Cardiff | 61% | 0 (3) | 0.96 | 54 |
Bradford vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Bradford | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bradford are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Bradford 10-10
Cardiff 16-13
What are the odds for this match?
Bradford to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.6
Cardiff to win: @2.35
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025