Ace Football previews the League Two round 23 match between Bradford and Chesterfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Chesterfield come to The University of Bradford Stadium for the League Two match on Sunday, Bradford will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Bradford are placed tenth with 31 points after 21 matches. Chesterfield occupy a position as sixth in the league on 34 points.
Form: Bradford vs Chesterfield
Bradford Form
Bradford added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Swindon by 1-0. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 3-0 defeat against Notts Co., followed up by a 2-1 win against Port Vale. Bradford won four of their last six League Two matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded six and scored ten goals.
Chesterfield Form
Chesterfield won twice in their last three matches as Carlisle were defeated by 0-2, before they beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0. Fleetwood proved too strong, though, and a 2-0 defeat followed. Chesterfield managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding nine times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.
Betting stats for Bradford and Chesterfield
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Bradford and Chesterfield. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In the last 10 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 7 of the last 9 Bradford matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Bradford matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Bradford home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Chesterfield away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Bradford vs Chesterfield
It has been a great season for Andy Cook so far as he currently has 12 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net four times in his last six games, leaving Bradford hoping he delivers against Chesterfield on Sunday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.
Betting markets: Bradford vs Chesterfield
Full-time result
Bradford won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The University of Bradford Stadium. They drew two and lost two as well, while Chesterfield won four of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost five. Chesterfield have not lost to Bradford in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Bradford scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Chesterfield scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Bradford managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Chesterfield were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Bradford have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Chesterfield.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Bradford, who scored an average of 0.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Chesterfield, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches.