1 May 2021 at 14:00

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Full Time
Referee: M. Edwards

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

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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.

Bradford1wins
4draws6 meetings
Scunthorpe1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (54%) — the odds may underestimate Scunthorpe.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 57.1%Draw 27.4%Away 21.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.723.504.50
Max1.783.754.77
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Bradford · Moderate favourite

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 market53.9%26.0%20.1%
Public market54.9%25.2%19.9%
Δ1.0%0.8%0.2%

Bradford vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Bradford (57%)

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:00Scunthorpe
12Shots11
2Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
23/04/22Bradford2–1Scunthorpe1.42/4.39/7.95
27/11/21Scunthorpe1–1Bradford3.87/3.32/1.98
01/05/21Bradford0–0Scunthorpe1.75/3.65/4.67
23/03/21Scunthorpe2–0Bradford2.93/3.06/2.58
18/01/20Bradford2–2Scunthorpe2.10/3.49/3.62
28/09/19Scunthorpe1–1Bradford2.67/3.43/2.66

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 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Away Record: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Bradford and Scunthorpe drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Bradford had 64% possession while Scunthorpe held 36%. Bradford had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Scunthorpe. Bradford made 3 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Bradford and Scunthorpe — 0 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Bradford
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
Half Time
F. Cousin-DawsonA. Cook
59′
G. EvansK. Scales
71′
L. NovakC. Donaldson
72′
77′
D. GreenAbobaker Eisa
78′
J. KaracanR. Loft
86′
K. van VeenM. Hippolyte
Full Time

Match Statistics

Bradford had 64% possession against Scunthorpe's 36%. Bradford registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Scunthorpe managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 12–10.

2Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots11
4Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox5
12Fouls10
4Corner Kicks7
4Offsides0
64%Ball Possession36%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
522Total passes297
403Passes accurate144
77%Passes %48%

Lineups

Bradford lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under M. Trueman, while Scunthorpe deployed a 4-4-1-1 under N. Cox.

Defensive Solidity

Bradford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Scunthorpe's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Bradford field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Scunthorpe's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Bradford start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Scunthorpe averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Bradford4-2-3-14-4-1-1Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Hornby6O'Connor4O'Connor23Wood24Cousin-.17Evans8Cooke22Sutton15Vernam18Watt9Novak33Howard3Taft6Onariase38O'Malley25Rowe23Karacan8Gilliead20Spence10Veen14Green22Beestin

Substitutes

Coach: M. Trueman

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

BradfordPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Bradford4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperS. Hornby
6DefenderA. O'Connor
4DefenderP. O'Connor
23DefenderC. Wood
24DefenderF. Cousin-Dawson
17MidfielderG. Evans
8MidfielderC. Cooke
22MidfielderL. Sutton
15MidfielderC. Vernam
18MidfielderE. Watt
9ForwardL. Novak
Scunthorpe4-4-1-1
33GoalkeeperM. Howard
3DefenderG. Taft
6DefenderE. Onariase
38DefenderM. O'Malley
25DefenderJ. Rowe
23MidfielderJ. Karacan
8MidfielderA. Gilliead
20MidfielderL. Spence
14MidfielderD. Green
10ForwardK. van Veen
22ForwardA. Beestin

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Bradford have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Scunthorpe show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bradford

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Scunthorpe

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

API data: 16 Apr 2026