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As Exeter City prepares to host Bradford City at St James Park on May 2, 2026, both sides enter the fixture struggling for form. Exeter has managed just one victory in their last five outings, a trend that has left them needing to find consistency to improve their standing in League One. Meanwhile, Bradford City echoes this struggle, also tasting victory only once in their last five matches.
The odds from bookmakers indicate a balanced contest, with Exeter priced at 3.18 for a home win and Bradford City at 2.18 for an away victory. Our analytical model suggests a closer look at the probabilities, with a 29.3% chance of an Exeter win, a 27% likelihood of a draw, and a 43.6% prediction favoring an away victory for Bradford.
Both teams will be keen to capitalize on any defensive lapses. Exeter may look to leverage home advantage, but Bradford’s away form indicates resilience, suggesting tactical discipline in the midfield could prove crucial. With recent performances indicating potential volatility, bettors should approach this match with caution, aware that outcomes can be unpredictable in tightly contested fixtures.
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| Exeter 29.1% |
Draw 27.5% |
Bradford 43.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.14 | 3.48 | 2.24 | ||
| 3.15 | 3.35 | 2.18 | ||
| 3.23 | 3.4 | 2.16 | ||
| 3.1 | 3.25 | 2.15 | ||
| 3.3 | 3.35 | 2.13 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Burton Albion – Exeter City – 1:1 18.04.26 Exeter City – Stockport County – 3:3 11.04.26 Plymouth Argyle – Exeter City – 2:2 06.04.26 Exeter City – Doncaster Rovers – 3:0 03.04.26 Blackpool – Exeter City – 1:0 |
25.04.26 Bradford City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1 21.04.26 Bradford City – Plymouth Argyle – 1:1 18.04.26 Barnsley FC – Bradford City – 2:2 11.04.26 Bradford City – Stevenage Borough – 0:1 06.04.26 Wycombe Wanderers – Bradford City – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.11.25 Bradford City – Exeter City – 1:0 12.02.22 Bradford City – Exeter City – 0:1 30.11.21 Exeter City – Bradford City – 2:1 16.11.21 Exeter City – Bradford City – 3:0 ET 06.11.21 Bradford City – Exeter City – 1:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lincoln ✔ | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 87:41 | 46 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff ✔ | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 86:45 | 41 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton ✔ | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 68:49 | 19 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County ✔ | 44 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 67:55 | 12 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford City ✔ | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 56:50 | 6 | 74 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 48:46 | 2 | 72 |
| 7 | Luton | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 65:54 | 11 | 71 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 72:61 | 11 | 70 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 70:64 | 6 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 64:59 | 5 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 57:46 | 11 | 61 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 66:56 | 10 | 60 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 53:65 | -12 | 57 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 47:68 | -21 | 57 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 66:70 | -4 | 56 |
| 16 | Wigan | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 49:57 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 48:58 | -10 | 53 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 51:68 | -17 | 53 |
| 19 | Peterborough | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 63:65 | -2 | 52 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 57:69 | -12 | 51 |
| 21 | Exeter | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 51:59 | -8 | 49 |
| 22 | Rotherham ✔ | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 39:68 | -29 | 41 |
| 23 | Port Vale ✔ | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 34:58 | -24 | 39 |
| 24 | Northampton ✔ | 44 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 37:70 | -33 | 35 |
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