Bradford vs Mansfield prediction, betting odds & free tips 04/02/2023

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*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Bradford look to get a first victory in four matches when they host Mansfield at the University of Bradford Stadium this weekend. This prediction takes a look at the League Two match which is all set to unfold between the seventh and eighth placed teams in the division.

Bradford vs Mansfield – Odds Analysis, Expert Betting Tips, & Predictions

Bradford had to settle for a goalless draw with Stockport County as the team went three games without a victory. Mansfield bounced back into the play-off places with a 4-1 win over Doncaster Rovers.

Draw

This prediction expects a very tight battle to unfold at the University of Bradford Stadium. Both teams cannot be separated by a huge margin in terms of recent form and points picked up. There is just one point separating the two teams coming into the game. The two teams have a lot uncommon in terms of recent form and both will not be interested in a defeat, as it can be severely damaging to the hopes of finishing in the play-offs. This prediction expects a stalemate.

Total goals under 2.5

The tight nature of this League Two fixture is likely to be felt in terms of goals. Even though Bradford have not been picking up a lot of wins of late, they have been quite hard to break down. The team has registered back-to-back clean sheets with one of them against Stockport County, who have been on good form of late. This prediction anticipates less than 2.5 goals in the match.

Both teams to score – yes

Even though Bradford have registered back-to-back clean sheets, the upcoming game is likely to induce nervousness with the team conceding that the play-off rival has the potential to get a significant advantage. Mansfield have scored in six consecutive games coming into the game.

Preview of the Bradford vs Mansfield match, including latest team news

Bradford

Bradford manager Mark Hughes will be disappointed to see his team go without a victory in three consecutive games. The 59-year-old coach has witnessed Bradford build up a decent head-to-head record against Mansfield in the past, but the visitors have better momentum coming into the game. Jamie Walker remains the only player unavailable because of a knee injury.

Mansfield

Mansfield were able to get a sizeable boost to their conf with the big win over Doncaster. The performances of Mansfield have been quite decent in the final third, but they have been let down by their defending during this period. Manager Nigel Clough does not miss any players coming into the game.

Comprehensive Stats including Odds and H2H Numbers for Bradford vs Mansfield

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FAQs on Bradford vs Mansfield game

• Where is the match going to take place? University of Bradford Stadium
• When will this match start? February 04, 2023 at 15:00 GMT
• Who is the favourite team to win the game? Bradford
• What is the seating capacity of the match venue?  The match venue has a seating capacity of 25, 136.
• How do the head coaches of these teams compare in H2H? There have been two meetings between Bradford’s Mark Hughes and Mansfield’s Nigel Clough.
• How do Bradford and Mansfield Town compare in previous duels? In 7 meetings, Bradford won 5 games while Mansfield Town had 2 wins.
• Which team dominated the last five meetings? Bradford won 4 of the last 5 meetings while the other match ended in favour of Mansfield Town.
• What are the league standings of the League Two teams ahead of this encounter? Bradford is in the 8th spot while Mansfield Town is right above in the 7th spot ahead of this meeting.
• How many goals have the teams leaked so far? Bradford has conceded 25 goals while Mansfield has let in 36 goals in 26 and 27 games respectively.

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