Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Pirelli Stadium will host Saturday’s League One game between Burton Albion and Stockport County. The Brewers have been impressive at the back of late and they are likely to adopt yet another defence-minded approach against Stockport County. Defender Udoka Godwin-Malife is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the EFL Trophy win over Northampton.
The Hatters, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Bolton and Wrexham. As Stockport have been solid at the back in recent weeks as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on under 2.5 goals. In their last meeting in a competitive match, back in 2011, the two sides played out a boring goalless draw, which goes in favour of our earlier prediction. Stockport boss Dave Challinor is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Wrexham 1-0 in their last league match.
Highlighted Team (Burton):
Burton Albion are one of the four clubs that secure promotion to the Championship at the end of the 2015/2016 campaign. The Brewers welcome their rivals at Pirelli Stadium, the venue that was opened in 2005. The capacity of the stadium is 6,912, while the seating capacity of the venue is 2,034.
Burton Albion won the FA Trophy in 1987, with the team winning Football League Two in 2015. During the club’s non-League period, the Brewers’ local rivals were Nuneaton Borough, Tamworth, Stafford Rangers and Gresley Rovers, but while they were playing in the Football League the club’s rivals were Crewe, Port Vale, Notts County and Chesterfield.
Derby County are considered Burton Albion’s rivals as well, but the rivalry with the Rams is rather friendly. The colour of Burton Albion’s home kit is black and yellow, while they wear white and grey jerseys on the travels.