What is our Burton vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds prediction?
Burton
3 - 0
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Our prediction for this match: Burton 3 - 0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds
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David faces Goliath at Pirelli Stadium as Burton Albion take on AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the FA Cup first round. The Brewers are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 League One defeat to Wycombe, with defender Jack Armer struggling to impress in that encounter. Harvey Araujo is therefore expected to step into the starting XI. Burton can take some confidence from their previous home outing, a 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient, although their overall form has been far from convincing, with just two wins in their last ten matches in all competitions.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds, meanwhile, booked their place in the first round with an impressive 2-1 victory over Morecambe in the final qualifying round. The visitors have enjoyed a productive spell, winning six of their last ten matches, and their attacking numbers are particularly encouraging, averaging 2.20 goals per game during that period. James Clifton will be the man to watch after finding the net regularly in this season's FA Cup, but facing League One opposition represents a significant step up in quality.
Burton should have enough individual quality to avoid an upset, particularly with home advantage on their side. Therefore, Burton to Win is our main prediction, while Over 2.5 goals appeals given that Rushden have averaged 3.50 total goals per game across their last ten games.
This FA Cup match will be played on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 15:00 in Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent.
- League
- FA Cup
- Kick-off
- Sat 7 Nov 2026, 15:00UK time
- Venue
- Pirelli StadiumBurton upon Trent
Burton vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Burton 3-0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds | 5/1 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 1/16 | |
| Draw No Bet: Burton Albion | 1/33 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Burton Albion / Burton Albion | 2/5 | |
| Asian Handicap: Burton Albion -2.5 | 33/40 | |
| European Handicap: Burton Albion -2 | 4/5 | |
| Player bets | ||
 Anytime Goalscorer: Matthew Dennis |
4/6 | |
| First Goalscorer: Matthew Dennis |
7/2 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: No | 1/2 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/10 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 1/3 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 5/6 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 2/5 | |
| Burton Albion Clean Sheet: Yes | 8/15 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferBurton vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds Line-ups
| No. | Player | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| 34 |  C. Addai | GK |
| 16 |  C. Tilt | DF |
| 6 |  T. Sibbick | DF |
| 24 |  Harvey Araujo | DF |
| 17 |  R. Borges Rodrigues | MF |
| 4 |  K. Chauke | MF |
| 8 |  C. Webster | MF |
| 9 |  G. Arubi | MF |
| 41 | Sulyman Krubally | MF |
| 14 |  W. Collar | MF |
| 18 |  C. Vickers | FW |
| Coach Gary Bowyer |
Burton vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds Standings
Burton
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
| League One | League | - |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | - |
| 17 | Points | - |
| 14 | Played | - |
| 4-5-5 | Won-Drawn-Lost | - |
| 18 : 21 | Goals for : against | - |
| -3 | Goal difference | - |
| LWDDL | Form | - |
Burton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwldlddwl | 1.10 |
| Home | ddldw | 1.20 |
| Away | wdldl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.43 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.59 | 1.51 | 1.66 |
AFC Rushden & Diamonds Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwwwdwll | 2.00 |
| Home | wdwww | 2.60 |
| Away | wdwll | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.00 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.49 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.53 | 1.09 |
Burton vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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