Read our Notts County vs Bradford City prediction, betting tips, odds, and predicted lineups ahead of Saturday's English League One clash at Meadow Lane.
Notts County vs Bradford City Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Meadow Lane, Nottingham |
Notts County host Bradford City at Meadow Lane on Saturday, a League One meeting between two sides who know each other well and arrive in contrasting moods.
The Magpies are back in English League One for the first time since 2014-15 and remain one of only two unbeaten sides in the division, though four draws have followed them around.
Bradford sit fourth in the early table and come in on the back of a win over Mansfield and a Carabao Cup run, giving Graham Alexander's side genuine momentum.
Notts County are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches against Bradford in all competitions, a head-to-head weight the Bantams must overcome.
Notts County vs Bradford City Form
Notts County held a strong Huddersfield side to a 1-1 draw last weekend, Ollie Cooper's early goal pegging the Terriers back. The newly promoted Magpies are undefeated in their last five League One outings, but they have drawn four of their five league games. Cooper has scored in three of his last four appearances in League One and is their creative spark.
Bradford edged Mansfield thanks to an early Antoni Sarcevic strike, then backed it up with a 3-1 away win over Leyton Orient in the Carabao Cup to reach the fourth round. The Bantams sit fifth for form, look direct and dangerous, and there have been under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven League One games.
Notts County vs Bradford City Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Notts County: M. Platt (Injured/out), J. Jones (Injured/out), B. Enoru (Injured/out), M. Sanders (Injured/out), R. McDonald (Injured/out), E. Acquah (Injured/out), M. Palmer (Injured/out), L. Macari (Injured/out), D. Campbell (Injured/out)
Bradford City: T. Wright (Injured/out)
Notts County
Martin Paterson could freshen up his attack this weekend, with Luka Smyth pushing to come in for Daniel Kanu. Otherwise the Magpies are settled, though nine players remain sidelined, a lengthy list that continues to stretch their squad depth.
Bradford City
Stephen Humphrys returned to the Bradford squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie, and plenty of changes are expected from Graham Alexander after the midweek clash with Leyton Orient. Only Tyler Wright is confirmed out for the Bantams.
Notts County vs Bradford City Predicted Lineup
Notts County
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Belshaw; Bedeau, Ness, Gibbons; Lipsiuc, Finneran, Evans, Tsaroulla; Cooper, Roberts; Smyth
Bradford City
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: McCracken; Gillesphey, Baldwin, Pennington; Touray, Connolly, Sarcevic, Neufville; Pointon, Powell; Beesley
Notts County vs Bradford City Key Stats & Match Facts
Notts County are undefeated in their last five matches in League One.
Notts County have been winning at both half time and full time in six of their last eight home matches against Bradford in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in six of Bradford's last seven games in League One.
Both teams have scored in five of Notts County's last five matches in League One.
There have been 14+ corners in three of Bradford's last four matches in League One.
Notts County vs Bradford City Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bradford arrive as away favourites with a 41.85% implied probability against an injury-hit Notts County, and that tips this one towards the visitors. Expect goals at both ends, with our Notts County vs Bradford City prediction landing on a narrow Bantams win. Notts County 1-2 Bradford City.
Best Bets
Back Bradford City to secure the away victory in the Win Market. Bradford carry a 41.85% implied probability of winning this fixture, and with Notts County missing nine players through injury, the visitors look solid value at the current price.
Back Bradford City striker Jake Beesley to register a goal contribution in the To Score Or Assist market. Leading the line for the away favourites, Beesley carries a 41.84% implied probability to score or assist, and as the focal point of a direct Bradford attack that reads as strong value.
Notts County vs Bradford City Bet Builder
Our Notts County vs Bradford City bet builder tips combine both teams to score, the draw in the Win Market and over 12.5 total corners for a tight, busy contest at Meadow Lane.
Both teams to score looks solid, with both sides finding the net in five of Notts County's last five League One matches, pointing to goals at each end.
The draw fits the picture, with Notts County having drawn four of their five league games so far and this fixture rarely producing a clear-cut winner.
Over 12.5 total corners has plenty going for it, given there have been 14+ corners in three of Bradford's last four League One matches.
Both teams' willingness to attack down the flanks and put crosses in only adds to the case for a healthy corner count in this one.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 14/1 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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Notts County vs Bradford City Talking Points
The obvious tension here is form against history. Bradford arrive with the better recent record and are chasing a promotion push under Graham Alexander after reaching the League One play-offs last season, yet Notts County are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 meetings between these two in all competitions. The Magpies have also been winning at both half time and full time in six of their last eight home games against Bradford in all competitions, a home hoodoo the Bantams must break. With nine County men sidelined and Bradford carrying a 41.85% implied probability of victory, something has to give at Meadow Lane.
Notts County vs Bradford City Predictions FAQs
When is the Notts County vs Bradford City English League One game?
The match kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Where is Notts County vs Bradford City being played?
The match is being played at Meadow Lane in Nottingham.
What competition is Notts County vs Bradford City in?
Notts County vs Bradford City is an English League One fixture.
Who is predicted to win Notts County vs Bradford City?
Bradford City are predicted to win, with a 41.85% implied probability of an away victory against an injury-hit Notts County side.
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