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Burton Albion vs Bradford Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 20-10-2026
Oct 2018:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Burton Albion 0-1 Bradford
Burton AlbionDrawBradford
Over 2.5 goalsNo (30%)
Both teams to scoreNo (38%)
Burton Albion hosts Bradford City at Pirelli Stadium in League One's twelfth round of fixtures. Bradford arrive as league leaders with a commanding record, while Burton sit tenth and face a stern test against the division's in-form side.
Team form
Burton Albion
Burton have shown inconsistency across their last five outings. They secured a commanding 4-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon but suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat at Oxford United most recently. A 2-2 draw with Cambridge and losses to Notts County and Leicester frame a mixed picture. Over these five matches, they scored 9 and conceded 9 goals. Their season average of 1.45 goals scored and 1.64 conceded reflects a side struggling to find defensive solidity, though they retain attacking threat.
Bradford
Bradford's record stands in sharp contrast. They have won three of their last five League One matches, including consecutive victories over Mansfield Town, Notts County and Luton. Their only recent defeats came against Plymouth and Cambridge United. Across five games they scored 4 and conceded 4 goals, but their season statistics tell a more defensive story: 1.00 goals scored and just 0.50 conceded per game. This is a side built on control and efficiency rather than attacking volume.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record spans over a decade. Their most recent meeting in January 2019 ended 1-1. Burton won at home in 2016 (3-1) and 2012 (1-0), while Bradford won away in 2013 (1-3). The 2011 fixture also finished level at 2-2. Historical advantage leans slightly toward Burton at Pirelli Stadium, though the sample is dated.
Key factors
Bradford's league position and defensive record represent the primary challenge. They have conceded just 5 goals in 10 matches—a miserly rate that suggests tactical discipline and organisation. Burton's recent form shows they can score (the 4-1 win demonstrates attacking capability) but defensive lapses have been costly. Bradford's narrow victories suggest they win without dominating possession or creating excessive chances; they are a pragmatic outfit. Burton's 35% possession in their last outing reflects their tendency to sit deep, which could suit a low-scoring contest. The bookmakers price Bradford as favourites at 2.18, reflecting their league position and recent trajectory.
Prediction
Bradford's superior league standing, defensive solidity and recent winning sequence position them as the likely victors. They have won three of their last five matches and conceded only 5 goals all season. Burton, despite home advantage, have shown defensive vulnerability and lack the consistency to trouble a well-organised visiting side. Bradford's efficiency—winning tight matches—suggests they will control proceedings without necessarily overwhelming Burton. The expected goal balance favours the visitors, and their defensive record indicates Burton will struggle to break through.
Bradford hold a narrow edge and are marginally more likely to prevail. A low-scoring contest is probable given Bradford's defensive strength and Burton's recent struggles at the back. The visitors' league leadership and recent form support an away win, though Burton's home record and occasional attacking prowess mean this is not a foregone conclusion.
Match info
Tournaments:
League One(Regular Season - 12)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bradford | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 |  Huddersfield | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 4 |  Plymouth | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 |  Cambridge United | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 6 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 |  Reading | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 8 |  Oxford United | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 10 |  Burton Albion | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 12 |  Stevenage | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mansfield Town | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 14 |  Leicester | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 15 |  AFC Wimbledon | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 |  Luton | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 |  Doncaster | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 18 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 19 |  Peterborough | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 20 |  Blackpool | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 21 |  Barnsley | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 22 |  Bromley | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 23 |  Notts County | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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