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Plymouth vs Bradford City Prediction

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Plymouth vs Bradford City Prediction League One

Plymouth vs Bradford City Prediction: Stats, Odds, and Best Bets

If you’re searching for a smart Plymouth vs Bradford City prediction, you’re in the right place. This League One match, set for December 6, 2025, at 12:30 GMT, brings together two teams with very different stories this season. Whether you’re a seasoned sports betting fan or just starting out, we’ll break down the head to head, betting odds, and tips to help you make the best choices.

Team News, Tactics, and What’s at Stake

Let’s start with the basics. Plymouth Argyle, known simply as Plymouth to most fans, are having a tough time in League One. They sit 23rd in the table, and their recent form has been, well, forgettable. The Pilgrims have lost 11 of their 17 matches, including a painful 3-0 defeat at home to Northampton Town. Fans are starting to question head coach Tom Cleverley, but the club’s board is standing by him—at least for now.

To make matters worse, Plymouth’s top scorer Lorent Tolaj is suspended for this match after a red card in the last game. With 8 goals this season, his absence leaves a big hole up front. There’s also some uncertainty about defender Brendan Galloway. The club is negotiating with ZIFA to keep him around for this game before he joins his national team for AFCON. All in all, Plymouth are short on firepower and facing a real test of character.

On the other side, Bradford City are flying high in 3rd place. The Bantams, as they’re affectionately called, are full of confidence. Goalkeeper Sam Walker has kept two clean sheets in a row and is feeling positive about December, drawing on memories of a previous promotion push. Bradford also had a weekend off recently, giving their squad a chance to recharge. But it’s not all rosy—Xavier Simons and Thierry Gale are both suspended, so the midfield will need to shuffle.

  • Plymouth market value: €12.45m
  • Bradford City market value: €6.10m
  • Recent upsets: Plymouth beat Luton away (2-3, odds 5.75); Bradford won at Derby (0-1, odds 5.0)

Head to Head Stats and Betting Odds

Looking at the head to head, these sides have shared some tight games in the past, and the bookies expect another close one. Here’s how the betting odds stack up:

  • Home win (Plymouth): 3.05
  • Draw: 3.45
  • Away win (Bradford City): 2.35

Given the odds, Bradford are slight favorites, but not by much. That’s probably down to Plymouth’s home advantage and the fact that both teams have pulled off surprise wins on the road this year. Still, with Tolaj missing, Plymouth’s attack looks a bit toothless.

AI Predictions, Betting Tips, and Final Score Forecast

Now, let’s get nerdy with our Plymouth vs Bradford City prediction. Our AI models have crunched the numbers, and here’s what we’re seeing:

  1. Best Tip: Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.38, confidence 7.3/10)
  2. 1x2 Market: Draw (X) at odds 3.45, trust rating 2.0/5
  3. Expected final score: 1:1
  4. First half prediction: 0:0

Why under 3.5 goals? Both teams are expected to play it safe. Plymouth, missing their top scorer, will likely sit deep and try to frustrate Bradford. Bradford, missing two key midfielders, might not have the creativity to break down a packed defense. The stats back this up:

  • Possession: Plymouth 49%, Bradford 51%
  • Total shots: Plymouth 9, Bradford 13
  • Shots on target: 2 each
  • Corners: 4 for Plymouth, 5 for Bradford
  • Yellow cards: 2 each

So, if you’re looking for value, the under 3.5 goals market is a solid pick. The odds aren’t huge, but the confidence is high. If you want to take a bit more risk, a draw at 3.45 looks tempting, especially with both teams missing key players and likely to cancel each other out.

Summary: Plymouth vs Bradford City Prediction and Betting Insights

  • Main prediction: Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.38)
  • Value bet: Draw (odds 3.45)
  • Expected score: 1:1

In short, this looks set to be a tight, tactical battle with few goals. Both teams have reasons to play cautiously, and the stats point to a low-scoring draw. For sports betting fans, under 3.5 goals is the safest bet, while the draw offers a bit more excitement at higher odds. That’s our Plymouth vs Bradford City prediction—good luck, and remember, sometimes the best bet is the one you don’t make!

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Plymouth vs Bradford City

U3.5 -263

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -263
7/10

1x2 Tip

X 245

The match is expected to end in a draw
2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -263

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
7/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -152

Both teams are expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -139

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:1

Stats Predictions

0.98
xG
1.28
49%
Ball Possession
51%
9
Total Shots
13
2
Shots on Goal
2
3
Shots Off Goal
5
4
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

0.91
Expected Goals
1.45
2.1
Total Goals
2.4
0.5
Goals Scored
1.1
1.6
Goals Against
1.3
50%
Possession
48%
9.8
Total Shots
13.9
2.4
Shots on Goal
3.8
4.2
Shots off Goal
5.8
11.9
Fouls
13.2
4.7
Corners
5.4
1.8
Offsides
1.6
2.2
Yellow Cards
2.3
349
Total Passes
356

Overview Last 10 Matches

2
Wins
2
7
Over 1.5 Goals
6
3
Over 2.5 Goals
5
1
Over 3.5 Goals
3
3
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
1

Head to Head

Plymouth
4 - 4 - 3
Bradford City
Bradford City Bradford City 29-Feb-20
2:1
Plymouth Plymouth
Plymouth Plymouth 23-Nov-19
2:1
Bradford City Bradford City
Bradford City Bradford City 16-Feb-19
0:0
Plymouth Plymouth
Plymouth Plymouth 08-Dec-18
3:3
Bradford City Bradford City
Plymouth Plymouth 24-Feb-18
1:0
Bradford City Bradford City
Bradford City Bradford City 02-Dec-17
3:1
Plymouth Plymouth
Bradford City Bradford City 11-Nov-17
0:1
Plymouth Plymouth
Plymouth Plymouth 12-Mar-13
0:0
Bradford City Bradford City
Bradford City Bradford City 20-Nov-12
1:0
Plymouth Plymouth

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Profile time Recent Matches of Bradford City

14 MarWigan Wigan - Bradford City Bradford City -
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England - League One England - League One

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Lincoln Lincoln36
66-31
77
2 Cardiff Cardiff36
69-39
73
3 Bolton Bolton36
53-36
64
4 Bradford Bradford36
47-39
64
5 Stockport County Stockport34
47-43
56
6 Huddersfield Huddersfield36
56-46
55
7 Reading Reading36
53-47
54
8 Stevenage Stevenage35
39-37
54
9 Wycombe Wycombe36
52-39
53
10 Plymouth Plymouth36
54-51
52
11 AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon35
46-49
49
12 Luton Luton36
46-45
48
13 Barnsley Barnsley34
56-56
48
14 Peterborough Peterborough35
50-49
46
15 Mansfield Town Mansfield Town34
40-37
44
16 Exeter City Exeter City36
40-43
42
17 Burton Albion Burton Albion36
39-51
40
18 Doncaster Doncaster35
38-58
40
19 Leyton Orient Leyton Orient35
47-59
39
20 Wigan Wigan35
36-50
38
21 Blackpool Blackpool36
42-59
38
22 Rotherham Rotherham35
33-48
35
23 Northampton Northampton36
31-48
35
24 Port Vale Port Vale33
26-46
27
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