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League Two: Bradford vs Swindon – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Bradford and Swindon who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Despite their unconvincing form, Bradford stand a good chance of adding three more points to their account in round 20. They face Swindon this coming Saturday, and they’ll be disappointed to miss out on a win at The University of Bradford Stadium.

Ranked as number 11 in the League Two standings, Bradford, have so far collected 25 points this season, while Swindon collected 16 points. This puts them up as number 22 after 19 rounds.

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Team form: Bradford vs Swindon

Bradford Form

Bradford claimed two draws in their previous three matches, where they lost 1-0 against Morecambe. Afterwards, they recorded a 1-1 draw with Barrow, before also drawing 1-1 with Crewe. Bradford claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored nine and conceded six goals.

Swindon Form

Swindon got a mix of results in their last three matches. An encounter with Accrington brought a 2-2 draw, which was followed by a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Colchester. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail as they beat Fleetwood by a 3-1 scoreline. Swindon managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League Two. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 14 time and letting in eight.

Betting facts for Bradford and Swindon

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Bradford and Swindon. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 16 of the last 18 Bradford matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Bradford matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 6 Bradford matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 4 Bradford matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Bradford home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Swindon matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 6 Swindon matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Swindon matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 5 Swindon matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 6 Swindon away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Bradford vs Swindon

Andy Cook has three strikes in six League Two matches for Bradford, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Swindon. The visitors are looking to Harry Smith, who has provided his team with six League Two goals.

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Full-time result

Bradford claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Swindon won two of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost four of the games in this run. Somehow Swindon failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 9 matches.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Bradford scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Swindon scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Bradford played. Swindon managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bradford were first on target in three of their last 10 outings. Bradford have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Swindon.

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 Swindon. They performed an average of 1.7 goals in these. Bradford conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Swindon’s last 5 matches had more than three goals.

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