Cardiff City vs Burton Albion — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 League One, England
🕒 Saturday 6th September, 15:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Cardiff City hold a clear edge at home this season (6/10, 60%), while Burton Albion are less consistent on the road (1/10, 10%). The match may be competitive, but home advantage is meaningful here — see our Home Win stats.

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in recent matches (Cardiff City 80% at home, Burton Albion 80% away), though three or more is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals is the safer selection here.

Burton Albion regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Cardiff City are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (100% and 60%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Cardiff City see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, Burton Albion in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full League One table for the 2025/2026 season, with Cardiff City (4th) and Burton Albion (24th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

League One 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Lincoln City 43 28 10 5 81:38 +43 94
2 Cardiff City H 43 25 10 8 80:44 +36 85
3 Bolton Wanderers 44 19 17 8 67:48 +19 74
4 Bradford City 43 21 9 13 54:48 +6 72
5 Stockport County 42 20 11 11 64:53 +11 71
6 Stevenage 43 19 11 13 46:45 +1 68
7 Plymouth Argyle 43 20 6 17 69:59 +10 66
8 Luton Town 43 18 11 14 61:53 +8 65
9 Huddersfield Town 44 17 13 14 69:60 +9 64
10 Reading 44 16 14 14 63:58 +5 62
11 Wycombe Wanderers 44 16 12 16 63:52 +11 60
12 Doncaster Rovers 43 16 8 19 46:65 -19 56
13 Barnsley 42 14 14 14 65:67 -2 56
14 Wigan Athletic 44 14 14 16 49:56 -7 56
15 Mansfield Town 42 13 16 13 52:45 +7 55
16 Blackpool 44 15 9 20 52:65 -13 54
17 Burton Albion A 44 13 13 18 47:57 -10 52
18 Peterborough United 43 15 7 21 62:62 0 52
19 Leyton Orient 44 14 9 21 57:68 -11 51
20 AFC Wimbledon 44 14 8 22 50:68 -18 50
21 Exeter City 44 12 12 20 50:58 -8 48
22 Rotherham United 43 10 10 23 38:65 -27 40
23 Port Vale 42 9 12 21 33:55 -22 39
24 Northampton Town 43 9 8 26 36:65 -29 35

Team Form

Cardiff City hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Burton Albion have been less consistent on the road (10%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Lost 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Burton Albion regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Cardiff City are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Cardiff City 80% at home, Burton Albion 80% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Cardiff City have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Burton Albion in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Cardiff City regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Burton Albion are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Cardiff City win 6+ corners in 60% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Burton Albion have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 9 (90%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Cardiff City (Home Form) Burton Albion (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Cardiff City and Burton Albion. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

28th Jul, 2018
Burton Albion
1 – 5 HT: 1-3
Cardiff City
30th Mar, 2018
Cardiff City
3 – 1 HT: 2-1
Burton Albion
22nd Aug, 2017
Cardiff City
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Burton Albion
5th Aug, 2017
Burton Albion
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Cardiff City
21st Jan, 2017
Cardiff City
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Burton Albion
1st Oct, 2016
Burton Albion
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Cardiff City
11th Aug, 2010
Cardiff City
4 – 1 HT: 1-1
Burton Albion

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Cardiff City vs Burton Albion across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Cardiff City 1.4
Draw 5.22
Burton Albion 7.32

Half Time Result

Cardiff City 1.9
Draw 2.62
Burton Albion 7.11

Double Chance

Cardiff City or Draw 1.08
Cardiff City or Burton Albion 1.18
Draw or Burton Albion 3.12

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.89
No 1.83

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.17
Over 2.5 1.68
Over 3.5 2.75
Under 1.5 4.39
Under 2.5 2.25
Under 3.5 1.47

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.55

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.28
Over 9.5 1.5
Over 10.5 1.75
Over 11.5 2.28

Cardiff City Goals

Over 0.5 1.08
Over 1.5 1.44
Over 2.5 2.85

Burton Albion Goals

Over 0.5 1.72
Over 1.5 5
Over 2.5 11

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Eger W vs Kazincbarcika W 17:30 BST | Nöi NB II, Hungary Eger W have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Kazincbarcika W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    91% combined
  • Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Watford U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 home matches this season · Charlton Athletic U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    85% combined
  • SK Artis Brno vs Táborsko 16:00 BST | Chance Národní Liga, Czech Republic SK Artis Brno have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 home matches this season · Táborsko have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 2
    82% combined
  • Westerlo U21 vs Beerschot-Wilrijk U21 19:00 BST | Reserve Pro League, Belgium Westerlo U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/10 home matches this season · Beerschot-Wilrijk U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/10 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    75% combined

Cardiff City vs Burton Albion Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Cardiff City vs Burton Albion?

Over 1.5 Goals — Cardiff City see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, Burton Albion in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Cardiff City or Burton Albion?

Cardiff City hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in League One this season, while Burton Albion have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Cardiff City and Burton Albion?

Mixed — Cardiff City have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Burton Albion in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this League One fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Cardiff City and Burton Albion?

Uncertain — Cardiff City have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Burton Albion in 40% of away games in League One. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Cardiff City or Burton Albion?

Cardiff City have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Burton Albion's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Cardiff City and Burton Albion?

Possibly — Cardiff City regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Burton Albion are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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