League One: Bradford vs Mansfield – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 5 match between Bradford and Mansfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

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

Both Bradford and Mansfield have collected an equal number of points so far this League One season. The hosts presently rank as number 11, with the visitors ranking as number 12.

Team form: Bradford vs Mansfield

Bradford Form

In their previous three outings, Bradford drew 0-0 with Burnley, before losing 2-0 against Plymouth and 1-2 against Cambridge U. Bradford claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League One, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored five and conceded six goals.

Mansfield Form

In their previous three outings, Mansfield lost 2-1 against Peterborough, beat Luton 5-2 and lost 5-0 against Reading. In their last six away matches in the League One, Mansfield won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats and facts for Bradford and Mansfield

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Bradford and Mansfield. 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 Mansfield

Having scored just once lately in the League One, Nick Powell will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Mansfield hope Lucas Akins can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two League One goals in his last six League One games.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at The University of Bradford Stadium across all tournaments Bradford won four times, drew three and lost three times. Mansfield claimed three wins, four draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Mansfield have not lost to Bradford in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Bradford scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Mansfield got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Mansfield managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bradford were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Mansfield have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Bradford when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Bradford saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in nine of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Mansfield. They performed an average of 1.9 goals in these.