Blackpool vs Bradford City Prediction and Betting Tips | January 4th 2026

Blackpool will welcome Bradford City to Bloomfield Road in League One on Sunday. Both sides will be keen on returning to winning ways after losing their previous matches.

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Blackpool were sent to the cleaners 5-1 by Port Vale in their previous match, which ended the hosts' impressive undefeated streak of eight games. It was the first time the hosts had conceded a goal in four matches. Blackpool will need to put that shock defeat behind them to be able to tackle the upcoming fixture serenely.

The Seasiders sit in 17th spot, three places above water, tied on 29 points with two other teams. They must not shed points at this stage of the campaign to avoid a slow trip to the drop zone. Bradford City took their revenge when they beat Blackpool in the sides' last meeting following a 4-1 defeat against Blackpool previously.

Bradford City played on the road in their previous match, following two home wins, but lost this time to Mansfield, who prevailed 3-0. It was the visitors' second defeat in five games after the Leyton Orient setback. Bradford City could break into the top two if they claim maximum points in Sunday’s clash.

The Bantams sit third in the standings on 43 points and currently qualify for the play-offs, but are certainly eying an automatic qualification spot. They will have to cross into the top two and hold the line until the end of the campaign, which is clearly not an easy task. Bradford City have lost twice in their last two matches on the road.

Blackpool vs Bradford City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Blackpool have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches against Bradford City.
• Blackpool have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home against Bradford City.
• Blackpool have won thrice, drawn once, and lost once in their last five matches at home.
• Bradford City have won once, drawn once, and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
• Blackpool have won thrice, drawn once, and lost once in their last five matches, while Bradford City have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Blackpool – L-W-W-W-D, Bradford City – L-W-W-W-L-W.

Blackpool vs Bradford City Prediction

Blackpool will be going for nothing short of a win to atone for their previous setback. However, the visitors are equal to the task, and so we expect a tough meeting.

Bradford City's record on the road of late has been unsatisfactory, but they are heading for a familiar territory against a familiar foe.

Bradford City should win this match narrowly based on form.

Prediction: Blackpool 1-2 Bradford City

Blackpool vs Bradford City Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Bradford City to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Bradford City to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Blackpool to score - Yes

Edited by Peter P