Ace Football previews the League Two game between Bradford and Barrow who meet up this coming Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
With both Bradford and Barrow sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off on Tuesday at The University of Bradford Stadium. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this League Two campaign.
Bradford are number 10 in the table on 23 points after 16 matches. Barrow rank as number 13 with 22 points after 17 matches played.
Team form: Bradford vs Barrow
Bradford Form
Only a single draw prevents Bradford from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood, before drawing 1-1 with Colchester. They came up empty-handed once again when Morecambe ran out as 1-0 winners. Bradford won four of their previous six League Two games at the The University of Bradford Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded six and scored 11 goals.
Barrow Form
In their previous three games, Barrow drew 1-1 with Colchester, then lost 1-3 against AFC Wimbledon and 1-0 against Chesterfield. Barrow managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League Two. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring seven time and letting in three.
Betting stats and facts for Bradford and Barrow
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Bradford and Barrow. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Bradford matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Bradford matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Bradford home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Bradford home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Bradford have won 3 of the last 4 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 16 of the last 18 Barrow matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Barrow matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Barrow have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- In 13 of the last 15 Barrow away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Barrow away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Bradford vs Barrow
Andy Cook has been great for Bradford lately, hitting the target four times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Barrow are optimistic that Rory Feely doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Betting markets: Bradford vs Barrow
Full-time result
Bradford claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Barrow won two, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away. Somehow Barrow failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 matches. Barrow have not lost to Bradford in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Bradford scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Curiously, Barrow only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Bradford managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Barrow kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Barrow have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Bradford when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Bradford saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Barrow, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches. Barrow conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.