Burton return home after a midweek defeat to Bolton, and their injury list grows with Webster and Jones out, while McKiernan is a major doubt. Anyhow, we predict a 2-2 draw as both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday's game. Despite sitting 17th, their home form remains respectable at 1.75 points per game with a 50% win rate. The Brewers average 3.00 goals per game at home, but defensive fragility persists—just 25% clean sheets and an xGA of 1.35. Offensively, they produce 2.00 goals per match at the Pirelli Stadium but have failed to score in half of their home fixtures.
The South Wales outfit, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence following a dominant 4–0 win over Barnsley, and with no new injury issues. The Bluebirds are collecting 1.80 points per game overall, boosted by strong home performances, though their away PPG drops to 1.25. Still, they remain difficult to keep out, scoring in every match this season with an away expected goals of 1.44. Defensively, they concede 1.25 goals per away game, which suggests room for Burton opportunities. Cardiff also edge the H2H record, winning 4 of the last 7 meetings.
As both teams average above 2.5 goals per game this season, this betting option should definitely be considered, alongside BTTS and Over 9.5 Corners.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Burton vs Cardiff prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Burton 2 - 2 Cardiff
Burton vs Cardiff Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cardiff +0.5 @ -455 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferBurton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwll | 1.10 |
| Home | dwlw | 1.75 |
| Away | llwll | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.68 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.35 | 1.59 |
Cardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwdw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwdw | 2.17 |
| Away | lddw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.83 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.68 | 1.83 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.03 | 1.52 |
Burton vs Cardiff Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Burton (43%)
7 Matches
Cardiff (57%)
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