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Burton Albion play Bradford at home on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Pirelli Stadium (Burton upon Trent). For us, Bradford (53%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Burton Albion vs Bradford: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Burton Albion are 15th in the table, on 17 points after 14 matches (4W 5D 5L), and Bradford are 7th, on 22 points (6W 4D 3L).
What to expect
For us, Bradford are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.4%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.80), and we rate it at 52%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 52% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 51% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 51%.
- Out: Burton Albion 0, Bradford 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 52%, best price 1.80). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Burton Albion: no absences. Absent for Bradford: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Burton Albion vs Bradford: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 4.95 | 3.75 | 1.91 |
| Market average | 4.54 | 3.60 | 1.75 |
| Lowest odds | 3.47 | 3.16 | 1.71 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.28 | 1.26 | 73.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.96 | 1.86 | 50.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.98 | 1.91 | 49.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.20 | 3.00 | 30.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.80 | 1.78 | 52.3% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 1.95 | 47.7% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.1%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Burton Albion 1–1 Bradford, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Burton Albion 15th (17 points), Bradford 7th (22 points).
- Absences: Burton Albion 0, Bradford 0.
Who will win Burton Albion vs Bradford?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Burton Albion vs Bradford: team news and absences
Burton Albion
- No reported absences
Bradford
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 |  Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 |  Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 |  Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 |  Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 |  Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 |  Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 |  Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 |  AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 |  Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 |  Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 |  Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 |  Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 |  Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Burton Albion vs Bradford?
Bradford -0.5 (Asian handicap) (1.93); Both teams to score (1.80).
Who will win Burton Albion vs Bradford?
We estimate: Burton Albion win 21%, draw 26%, Bradford win 53%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 20 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent.
Who will be missing?
Burton Albion: no absences. Bradford: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.96); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 49% (odds 1.98).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 52% (odds 1.80).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.4%), then 0–1 (11.4%) and 1–2 (9.7%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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