Bradford Park Avenue - Silsden prediction 8 September 2026

The Bradford Park Avenue vs Silsden prediction for the Northern Division One match on Sep 08, 2026, at 18:45 points to a strong home favorite. Based on form, head-to-head data, and available odds, Bradford Park Avenue has a 55% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Silsden has a 20% chance.

Team Form

Bradford Park Avenue comes into this match in excellent shape. Their last five results show four wins and one loss: W, L, W, W, W. In their most recent outing, they beat Curzon Ashton 2-1 away in the FA Cup on Sep 05. Before that, they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Stalybridge Celtic in the FA Trophy on Aug 29, but bounced back with a dominant 4-1 home win over Hallam on Aug 25. They also secured a 2-1 away win at Stocksbridge Park Steels on Aug 19 and a 2-0 friendly win at Gainsborough Trinity on Aug 01.

Silsden's recent form is more inconsistent: D, W, L, L, W. They drew 2-2 at Matlock Town on Sep 05 in the league, then beat Consett 3-2 at home in the FA Trophy on Aug 29. However, they suffered a heavy 3-0 loss at West Auckland Town on Aug 25 and a 2-0 defeat at Mossley in the FA Cup on Aug 11. Their last win before that was a 2-0 victory at Hallam on Apr 11.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two sides is limited to one previous meeting. That match, played on Oct 14, 2025, at Silsden's ground, ended in a 2-2 draw. So the H2H stands at 0 wins for Bradford Park Avenue, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Silsden.

League Table Positions

Neither Bradford Park Avenue nor Silsden appear in the provided league standings for the Northern Division One. The table is topped by Bury with 87 points, followed by Avro (85) and Stalybridge Celtic (79). Without their exact positions, we cannot compare their points or gaps directly, but Bradford Park Avenue's strong recent form suggests they are likely competing higher up the table than Silsden, whose away form has been poor.

Win Probability: Bradford Park Avenue or Silsden?

Bradford Park Avenue has a 55% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Silsden has a 20% chance. This calculation starts with the inverse of the available odds (home 1.95, draw 2.50, away 5.00), which implies probabilities of roughly 51%, 40%, and 20% before removing the bookmaker margin. After normalizing to 100%, the base probabilities are approximately 46% home win, 36% draw, and 18% away win. We then adjust for Bradford Park Avenue's superior recent form (four wins in five) and Silsden's struggles on the road (two heavy away losses in their last three), boosting the home win probability to 55% and reducing the draw and away win accordingly. Home advantage and the only H2H being a draw also support a higher chance for the hosts.

Odds & Match Prediction

The available odds for this match are: Bradford Park Avenue win at 1.95, draw at 2.50, and Silsden win at 5.00. Bookmakers clearly see Bradford Park Avenue as the favorite. Based on the stats, a home win is the most likely outcome. Bradford Park Avenue's strong attacking form (scoring 2+ goals in four of their last five) contrasts with Silsden's defensive issues away from home, making a comfortable victory for the hosts the expected result.