League One: Bradford vs Blackpool – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 10 match between Bradford and Blackpool and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Blackpool come to The University of Bradford Stadium for the League One match this coming Saturday, Bradford will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Sitting top of the table, Bradford have claimed 20 points after nine rounds, while Blackpool have amassed seven points and presently rank as number 22 in the League One.

Team form: Bradford vs Blackpool

Bradford Form

Bradford are looking to bounce back from a recent setback and get back to winning ways. In their last three matches, they first took out Huddersfield by 3-1, before beating Cardiff by 1-3. The winning streak came to an end against Newcastle, who ran out 4-1 winners. Bradford managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the League One, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 11 goals and conceded six times.

Blackpool Form

Blackpool claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Bolton. Afterwards, a 1-0 defeat against Northampton followed, before beating Barnsley 1-0. Blackpool managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring ten time and letting in five.

Betting stats and facts for Bradford and Blackpool

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Bradford and Blackpool. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Bradford vs Blackpool

Niall Ennis shows decent form right now for Blackpool, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Bradford, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Will Swan also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six League One matches.

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Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at The University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford won nine and drew one. Blackpool won three of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew one and lost six. Blackpool did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home.

Both teams to score

Bradford scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Blackpool scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 7 consecutive Bradford games Blackpool managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Bradford have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Blackpool.

Total goals

Bradford saw over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Blackpool’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Bradford’s last 4 matches had over 3.5 goals.