Bradford City vs Huddersfield predictions, lineups, odds and bet builder tips for Saturday's League One clash. Team news and standout odds inside.
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Match Summary
Competition | League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Mbanq Valley Parade |
Bradford City host Huddersfield at Mbanq Valley Parade in a West Yorkshire derby, and this one carries real weight at the top of League One.
The Bantams sit fourth in the table. They are unbeaten in their last eight League One matches, and their back three rarely gives anything away.
Huddersfield arrive as league leaders, defending a three-point lead at the top. They attack through the middle, take plenty of shots and are the side to beat here.
The derby record leans the visitors' way. Huddersfield are undefeated in nine of their last 10 matches against Bradford in all competitions, and they are 6/4 (10Bet) to win this one.
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Form
Bradford are a stubborn lot. They are unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions, and Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Peterborough kept that run going. The league picture is less convincing, with four draws in their last five League One outings. The defence carries them, while Jake Beesley leads the line for a side that does not finish well.
Huddersfield are flying. They have won their last three League One matches, leading at half-time and full-time in each, and beat Wigan last weekend. Their games are rarely quiet either, with over 2.5 goals landing in five of Huddersfield's last six League One games. Joe Taylor and Derensili Sanches Fernandes supply the threat from the two attacking midfield slots.
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Bradford City: Josh Neufville (Injured/out), Tyreik Wright (Injured/out), Callum Connolly (Suspended), Stephen Humphrys (Unfit)
Huddersfield: Marcus McGuane (Injured/out), Jack Whatmough (Injured/out), Murray Wallace (Injured/out), David Kasumu (Injured/doubtful), Bojan Radulovic (Injured/doubtful), Ryan Ledson (Injured/doubtful), Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Injured/doubtful), Herbie Kane (Unfit)
Bradford City
Callum Connolly serves a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Oxford United. Stephen Humphrys could make his long-awaited return, and Will Swan and Aden Baldwin are expected to start after the Carabao Cup win. Josh Neufville and Tyreik Wright are both out injured. The probable XI lines up in a 3-4-2-1.
Huddersfield
The big question over the Bradford City vs Huddersfield lineups is Derensili Sanches Fernandes, who is being checked after picking up a knock last time out. Radinio Balker is back from injury after making the bench against Wigan, but Marcus McGuane, Jack Whatmough and Murray Wallace remain sidelined. The probable XI mirrors Bradford's shape.
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Predicted Lineup
Bradford City
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jon McCracken, George Pratt, Aden Baldwin, Matthew Pennington, Ibou Touray, Adam Phillips, Antoni Sarcevic, Corey O'Keeffe, Bobby Pointon, Will Swan, Jake Beesley (probable)
Huddersfield
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Matt Young, Joe Low, Seán Roughan, Ibane Bowat, Bali Mumba, Cameron Humphreys, Archie Collins, Ilias Bronkhorst, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Joe Taylor, Ashley Fletcher (probable)
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Key Stats & Match Facts
Derensili Sanches Fernandes has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 5 appearances (League One).
Joe Taylor has attempted 2+ shots in 10 of his last 10 appearances (League One).
Joe Taylor has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances (League One).
Huddersfield have had 17+ shots in 6 of their last 9 matches (League One).
Bobby Pointon has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances (League One).
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bradford City 1-2 Huddersfield. Our Bradford City vs Huddersfield prediction comes down to quality in the final third. Bradford are organised, aggressive and strong in the air, but finishing is the one real weakness in their game. Huddersfield create plenty and put it away, so we back the leaders to edge a messy derby, with Bradford good for a goal of their own.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Of the Bradford City vs Huddersfield best bets, this one fits the game best. Huddersfield have scored at least twice in each of their last five League One matches, and while Bradford's recent outings have been low on goals, the projections still give the hosts more than a goal at home.
Joe Taylor to score anytime, in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Huddersfield are favoured, and Taylor is set to start in the attacking midfield behind Ashley Fletcher. He has landed at least one shot on target in 9 of his last 10 League One appearances, so he is the obvious man to back.
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Bet Builder
Our Bradford City vs Huddersfield bet builder tips back the visitors: Derensili Sanches Fernandes to score anytime, Huddersfield to score two or more, a big corner count and a Huddersfield win.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes has scored in 4 of his last 5 League One appearances. He is being checked after a knock, so keep an eye on the team sheet.
Over 1.5 Total Away Goals asks Huddersfield to keep doing what they do. Every one of Huddersfield's last five League One matches has brought them 2+ goals.
Over 12.5 Total Corners leans on Bradford's wide, cross-heavy game. Bradford's last four League One matches have all seen them win 8+ corners.
Huddersfield to win completes the build. They sit top of the table, have won their last three League One matches and lead this derby on recent record.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 21/1 and is as short as 83/5 elsewhere.
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Bradford City vs Huddersfield Talking Points
The headline battle is Bradford's back three against the leaders' attack. Michael Duff's side have conceded only five goals in their first 12 League One matches, the joint-best defensive record across the top tiers of English football, and they are good in the air and at winning the ball back. Huddersfield are a different test from most, though. They love a through ball, break quickly and shoot on sight, and their one weakness is protecting a lead rather than creating one. The Bradford City vs Huddersfield betting odds offer the draw at 5/2 with Bet365, but Bradford will need more than their defence here, because putting their openings away has been the problem all season.
Bradford City vs Huddersfield Predictions FAQs
When is Bradford City vs Huddersfield?
Bradford City vs Huddersfield kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Where is Bradford City vs Huddersfield being played?
Bradford City vs Huddersfield is being played at Mbanq Valley Parade.
What competition is Bradford City vs Huddersfield in?
Bradford City vs Huddersfield is a League One match.
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