Bradford vs Huddersfield: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Bradford the pick at 43% for Bradford vs Huddersfield. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Huddersfield travel to Bradford on 31 October 2026 at Valley Parade, Bradford. Bradford are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 43%. This matchday 14 fixture in League One is listed as Bradford - Huddersfield. Kick-off is 12:30 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Bradford: they come in on the back of a win, following one win and three draws before that. That is two wins, three draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 9 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (10 scored and 3 conceded in seven matches, 1.43 and 0.43 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 49.6 out of 100, and they sit 4th on a goal difference of +5.
Huddersfield: they come in on a three-match winning sequence, following one win and one draw before that. That is four wins, one draw and no defeats from the last five, worth 13 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (10 scored and 5 conceded in six matches, 1.67 and 0.83 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 71.6 out of 100, and they sit 1st on a goal difference of +13.
Side by side
| Statistic | Bradford | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 4th | 1st |
| Goal difference | +5 | +13 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WDDWD | WWWDW |
| Points from last 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 4 / 0 | 15 / 4 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 5 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 7 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.43 / 0.43 | 1.67 / 0.83 |
| Points per game (2026) | 2.29 | 2.0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 49.6 | 71.6 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 43% | 33% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Bradford 49.6 versus Huddersfield 71.6, a gap of 22.0, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.20, over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams to score at 53%.
- First goal: Leans Bradford's way at 49%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model edges towards Bradford at 43%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Bradford's way, especially at Valley Parade.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Bradford or Huddersfield?
Bradford, with an implied win probability of roughly 43%. The full split is 43% Bradford, 24% the draw and 33% Huddersfield.
When and where is Bradford vs Huddersfield being played?
31 October 2026 at Valley Parade, Bradford, kick-off 12:30 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Bradford and Huddersfield?
Huddersfield 1-0 Bradford on 24 January 2026.
What is the recent form of Bradford and Huddersfield?
Bradford have taken 9 points from their last five (WDDWD), Huddersfield 13 from theirs (WWWDW). Most recently Bradford took a 2-0 win at home to Peterborough and Huddersfield a 2-1 win at home to Wigan.
How many goals are expected in Bradford vs Huddersfield?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.20 — 1.40 for Bradford and 1.80 for Huddersfield. It rates over 2.5 goals at 51%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 53%, so its call is yes.