Exeter City vs Bradford City predictions, May 02, 2026

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Exeter City

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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
bet_at_home 3.14 3.48 2.24
betsson 3.15 3.35 2.18
MarathonBet 3.23 3.4 2.16 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3.1 3.25 2.15
Pinnacle 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

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 21 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).
  • Bradford is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Exeter won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Exeter may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Bradford might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Exeter won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 17:10. (average 1.5:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Exeter won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 12:4. (average 2.4:0.8).

    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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