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Bradford vs Portsmouth

17 April 2018 at 19:45Valley Parade, Bradford
31
Referee: Andy Woolmer

Match Summary

Bradford defeated Portsmouth 3:1. The match was played in League One 2017.

Rivalry since 2017

Bradford vs Portsmouth Head to Head Results· 3

Bradford and Portsmouth have met 3 times — Bradford won 1, Portsmouth won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Portsmouth leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (2 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2019.

Drawn
0
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Total goals
8 · 2.7/match
Both scored
1/3 · 33%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Meetings

02/03/19League One
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03/11/18League One
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28/10/17League One
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Highest-scoring game: 51 v 2019

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Bradford have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Portsmouth show 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Bradford

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
0
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — the odds may underestimate Bradford.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

2 Mar 201918/191.62/3.97/5.63
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3 Nov 201818/195.08/3.71/1.75
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28/10/1717/182.20/3.42/3.46
17/04/1817/183.17/3.17/2.41

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 31.6%Draw 31.6%Away 41.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.903.002.38
Max3.353.292.45
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market29.0%30.2%40.8%
Public market29.9%29.5%40.6%

Bradford vs Portsmouth — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bradford
Result vs. Market: Portsmouth (42%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BradfordHalf-time:10Portsmouth
8Shots10
4Shots on target3

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bradford

W 167D 136L 157
Over 2.543
Goals scored555

Away Record: Portsmouth

W 158D 94L 105
Over 2.549
Goals scored515

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026