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Bradford vs Salford prediction, betting odds & free tips 01/01/2023

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

Salford look to extend their amazing run of recent form when they go up against Bradford at the University of Bradford Stadium on New Year’s Day. Both teams are separated by just one point coming into the game.

Bradford vs Salford – Predictions, Odds, & Best Betting Tips

Bradford finally ended a sequence of four successive losses in all competitions by getting a narrow 1-0 win over Harrogate thanks to a first minute goal. Salford remained in impressive form and the team managed a 4-1 success over Grimsby with Matt Smith grabbing a hat-trick.

Salford to score the first goal

Salford have been in excellent form over the last few weeks and they have been able to hit the opening goal in the last five matches. The form of Matt Smith has been exceptional over the last few weeks. The striker has been able to hit five goals in the last three appearances. He is likely to further help Salford get the opening goal in the game.

Total goals over 2.5

Salford have been able to hit momentum over the last few weeks with the team averaging 1.5 goals per game in the last six matches. Bradford have not exceptionally poor in the offensive areas but home form is likely to keep them on the boil. There have been over 2.5 goals in 50% of the last four away games.

Both teams to score – yes

Bradford have been unable to score in three out of the last four matches but it is largely down to a string of difficult away matches. At home, Mark Hughes’ team generally tend to find the back of the net with a failure recorded in just four out of the last five games.

Bradford vs Salford: Match Preview and Team News

Bradford

Bradford step into the encounter with a huge sense of relief following the win over Harrogate but Mark Hughes will feel that there is a lot more to improve. Bradford back to back home matches that could help them rediscover the promotion challenge. Jamie Walker continues to remain on the sidelines for Bradford, who was hoping to avoid a second consecutive defeat against his opponent.

Salford

Salford will be quietly confident about the upcoming game after having just beaten Bradford in the EFL Trophy meeting back in November. This happens to be the first win for Salford in 2022 against Bradford and they are the team with momentum with four wins in the last five games. There are no injury issues for manager Neil Wood but there may be some changes from the recent win over Grimsby.

Top Stats and Other Numbers for Bradford vs Salford

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Head to Head

22/11/22

England EFL Trophy England

Salford City

Salford City

Bradford

Bradford

1

0

15/10/22

England League 2 England

Salford City

Salford City

Bradford

Bradford

0

1

15/01/22

England League 2 England

Bradford

Bradford

Salford City

Salford City

2

1

11/09/21

England League 2 England

Salford City

Salford City

Bradford

Bradford

1

0

27/04/21

England League 2 England

Bradford

Bradford

Salford City

Salford City

0

1

Last Five - Bradford

08/02/25

England League 2 England

Harrogate Town

Harrogate Town

Bradford

Bradford

0

1

W

04/02/25

England EFL Trophy England

Rotherham

Rotherham

Bradford

Bradford

0

1

W

01/02/25

England League 2 England

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Bradford

Bradford

1

0

L

28/01/25

England League 2 England

Morecambe

Morecambe

Bradford

Bradford

0

1

W

25/01/25

England League 2 England

Walsall

Walsall

Bradford

Bradford

0

3

W

Last Five - Salford City

08/02/25

England League 2 England

Tranmere

Tranmere

Salford City

Salford City

0

2

W

04/02/25

England League 2 England

Bromley

Bromley

Salford City

Salford City

3

3

D

01/02/25

England League 2 England

Walsall

Walsall

Salford City

Salford City

2

2

D

28/01/25

England League 2 England

Newport County

Newport County

Salford City

Salford City

1

1

D

25/01/25

England League 2 England

Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Salford City

Salford City

2

1

L

FAQs on Bradford vs Salford game

Bradford vs Salford prediction

Where is the match going to take place? University of Bradford Stadium

When will this match start? January 01, 2023 at 15:00 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Bradford


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