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Oxford United vs Bradford, 24 October 2026 · 15:00 at Kassam Stadium (Oxford). Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Wins: Bradford win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Bradford lose.
Oxford United vs Bradford: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Oxford United lie 3rd, having collected 26 points after 13 matches (7W 5D 1L); Bradford lie 7th, having collected 22 points (6W 4D 3L).
- Head to head. In 12 previous meetings, Oxford United have taken 4 wins to Bradford's 5 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 12–15.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.6%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.73), which we give a 55% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 55%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 49%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 12; Oxford United 4 wins, 3 draws, Bradford 5 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.3 goals a game on average.
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 49%.
- Unavailable: Oxford United 0, Bradford 0.
Alternative tip: Oxford United or draw (1X)
Another angle: Oxford United or draw (1X) (probability 64%, top price 1.50). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Oxford United: no absences. Bradford will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Oxford United vs Bradford: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.66 | 3.50 | 2.73 |
| Market average | 2.61 | 3.33 | 2.61 |
| Lowest odds | 2.55 | 3.25 | 2.50 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.31 | 1.28 | 72.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.94 | 1.92 | 49.1% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.93 | 1.85 | 50.9% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.39 | 3.24 | 28.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.73 | 1.70 | 54.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.04 | 45.4% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 24/10/26, 12:03. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.7%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Oxford United 1–1 Bradford, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Oxford United 3rd (26 points), Bradford 7th (22 points).
- H2H: 12 matches: Oxford United 4W 3D 5L, goals 12–15.
- Absences: Oxford United 0, Bradford 0.
Who will win Oxford United vs Bradford?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Oxford United vs Bradford: injuries and missing players
Oxford United
- No reported absences
Bradford
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 |  Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 |  Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 |  Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 |  Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Oxford United vs Bradford?
Bradford +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.70); Both teams to score (1.73).
Who will win Oxford United vs Bradford?
Our estimate gives Oxford United a 36% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Bradford 36%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 24 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Kassam Stadium, Oxford.
Who will be missing?
Oxford United: no absences. Bradford: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 1.94) and under 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.93).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 55% (odds 1.73).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (12.6%), then 0–1 (9.7%) and 1–0 (9.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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