Predictions for the League One game Bradford City vs. Huddersfield Town
Bradford City - Huddersfield Town AFC betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Bradford City host Huddersfield Town at Valley Parade on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 in League One matchday 14. The fourth-placed Bantams are three points behind league leaders Huddersfield, setting up a meeting between two sides in strong form.
Our betting tips for Bradford City vs Huddersfield Town
- Draw – Tip X, odds 3.50
These teams arrive with plenty of confidence, and the small gap between them in the table suggests a closely contested game. Bradford have drawn four of their 12 league matches, while Huddersfield have also shared the points four times. The visitors have the stronger overall record, but Bradford’s home advantage and run of five games without defeat make the draw an appealing sports betting tip. A balanced match, with neither side able to establish lasting control, is a plausible outcome for today’s football prediction. - Both teams to score – Yes, odds 1.70
Huddersfield have scored 24 goals in 12 league games, twice Bradford’s total of 10, and their attacking output gives them a good chance of finding the net. Bradford, meanwhile, have scored in their latest home win and will look to make the most of Valley Parade. Although the Bantams’ overall goal tally is modest, their recent unbeaten spell and the visitors’ more open scoring record support the “Yes” selection. This is a reasonable option for bettors considering football bets today.
The draw is our main pick, with both teams to score as a complementary market. As always, compare prices and bet responsibly.
Comparing the best betting odds
The listed prices make the outcome market look finely balanced: Bradford City are available at 2.75 with Mozzart, the draw is 3.50 at Paripesa, and Huddersfield Town are 2.53 with 1win. For both teams to score, the available prices are 1.70 for Yes at Bet365 and 2.10 for No at Paripesa. Our experience comparing bookmakers shows why it is worth checking more than one operator before placing a wager, since prices can vary by market and change over time. You can also explore our best betting sites page to compare available options and find a platform that suits your needs.
Bradford City performance check
Bradford begin matchday 14 in fourth place with 22 points from six wins, four draws and two defeats. Their defensive figures stand out: they have conceded only five goals, the lowest total of the two teams, while scoring 10. That combination points to a side that has generally kept matches controlled, even if it has not produced Huddersfield’s attacking volume.
The Bantams’ home record is three wins, one draw and one loss from five fixtures. Their recent form across all competitions is also encouraging: two wins and three draws in their last five, with no defeats. Most recently, Bradford beat Peterborough United 2–0 at home. In their latest League One outing, they drew 0–0 away to Oxford United, extending a run that reflects their resilience but also hints at occasional difficulty turning possession and chances into goals.
Coach Michael Duff will want his team to preserve its defensive discipline while finding ways to threaten a Huddersfield side that has scored freely. Bradford’s compact goals-against record gives them a platform, and the home crowd could help them compete with the league leaders. Their challenge is to make the most of the chances they create rather than allowing the visitors’ greater firepower to dictate the contest.
Huddersfield Town’s form and strengths
Huddersfield lead the table with 25 points after seven wins, four draws and one defeat. Their 24 goals scored make them the most prolific side in this comparison, while 11 conceded shows that their attacking approach has not prevented them from collecting results. The Terriers have been particularly consistent, losing only once in their first 12 league matches.
Martin Drury’s team have also travelled well. Their away record reads three wins, two draws and one defeat, giving them a solid base for this trip to Valley Parade. Across their last five matches in all competitions, Huddersfield have won four and drawn one. Their latest result was a 2–1 home victory over Wigan Athletic, the same scoreline as their most recent League One match.
The visitors’ scoring record makes them the natural favourite on paper, and their ability to find goals in different situations could test Bradford’s well-organised defence. Still, the away side should not assume that their league position guarantees an easy afternoon. Bradford have been difficult to beat recently, and Huddersfield’s two draws in six away fixtures show that they can be held when opponents limit their space.
The last direct duels
Huddersfield have held the upper hand in the last five meetings across all competitions, winning four times while Bradford have claimed one victory; none ended in a draw. The most recent encounter finished 1–0 to Huddersfield at home, and the latest League One meeting also ended with the same scoreline. Those results underline the visitors’ recent advantage, although a single-goal margin suggests the contests have not necessarily been one-sided.
That history gives Huddersfield a psychological edge, but it should be weighed against current circumstances. Bradford are unbeaten in their last five matches and will be playing at Valley Parade, while the Terriers’ stronger attacking numbers offer a clear counterpoint. The head-to-head trend is useful context, not a guarantee that the next meeting will follow the same pattern.
Match conclusion and prediction
Huddersfield deserve to be regarded as the slight favourite because they top the table, have scored 24 league goals and arrive with four wins from their last five matches. Their away record is also strong enough to make them a serious threat. Bradford, however, have the better defensive record, have lost only twice in the league and are unbeaten across their latest five games in all competitions. Those contrasting strengths point toward a close encounter rather than a straightforward away win.
Our primary prediction is a draw, with the 3.50 price offering an interesting option for bettors who expect Bradford’s home resistance to meet Huddersfield’s attacking quality. The both-teams-to-score selection is also supported by the visitors’ goal output and Bradford’s incentive to take the game to the league leaders. For readers looking beyond this fixture, our betting tips for tomorrow provide more match previews and ideas to consider. Bet responsibly and treat predictions as analysis, not certainty.
Performance
Bradford City performance of the last 5 home matches
Huddersfield Town performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Huddersfield Town AFC
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25 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 |
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2
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Stockport County
|
23 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 11 |
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3
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Oxford United
|
22 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
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4
|
Bradford City
|
22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
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5
|
Plymouth Argyle
|
22 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 |
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6
|
Reading FC
|
21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 12 |
|
7
|
Cambridge United
|
21 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
|
8
|
Luton Town FC
|
20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 4 |
|
9
|
Sheffield Wednesday
|
19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
|
10
|
Mansfield Town
|
18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 |
|
11
|
Leicester City FC
|
18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 3 |
|
12
|
Burton Albion
|
17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 19 | -1 |
|
13
|
Stevenage FC
|
15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 4 |
|
14
|
Milton Keynes Dons
|
15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -3 |
|
15
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Wycombe Wanderers
|
15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 23 | -4 |
|
16
|
Leyton Orient
|
14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 |
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17
|
AFC Wimbledon
|
13 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -11 |
|
18
|
Doncaster Rovers
|
12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -3 |
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19
|
Notts County
|
11 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 |
|
20
|
Blackpool FC
|
11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -4 |
|
21
|
Peterborough United
|
10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -10 |
|
22
|
Bromley FC
|
9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 30 | -19 |
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23
|
Barnsley FC
|
8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -10 |
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24
|
Wigan Athletic FC
|
7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 20 | -12 |
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