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Burton Albion welcome Bradford on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Pirelli Stadium (Burton upon Trent). Bradford (53%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Bradford win. Loses: a draw, Bradford lose.
Burton Albion vs Bradford: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Burton Albion lie 15th, having collected 17 points after 14 matches (4W 5D 5L); Bradford lie 7th, having collected 22 points (6W 4D 3L).
What to expect
In our view Bradford hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.4%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.80), which we give a 52% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 52%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 51%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.
- Unavailable: Burton Albion 0, Bradford 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 51%, top price 1.96). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Burton Albion: no absences. Bradford will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Burton Albion vs Bradford: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 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 gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 20/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.1%.
The key facts
- 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?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Burton Albion vs Bradford: injuries and missing players
Burton Albion
- No reported absences
Bradford
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
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
Which tip do we give 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?
Our estimate gives Burton Albion a 21% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Bradford 53%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 20 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent.
Who will be missing?
Burton Albion: no absences. Bradford: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.96) and under 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 1.98).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 52% (odds 1.80).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.4%), then 0–1 (11.4%) and 1–2 (9.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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