Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Pirelli Stadium will host Tuesday’s League One game between Burton and Reading, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Brewers are desperate to escape the relegation zone and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the midweek clash. A man to watch in the home team will be former Bolton man Jon Bodvarsson, ho scored a brace in a 4-2 win over Rotherham United at the weekend.
The Royals, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form. As Reading head into the match following back-to-back defeats to Stockport County and Leyton Orient, we are tempted to bet on the relegation-threatened hosts. In their last meeting at Pirelli Stadium, Burton defeated Reading 3-2, which is yet another reason why home win should be considered. Jeriel Dorsett should miss out with injury for the visiting team, while captain Andy Yiadom is unlikely to be risked.
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.