Burton Albion play host to Northampton Town aiming to build on their recent unbeaten spell, but given the attacking potential of the two teams, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards. Burton's home form has been steady, averaging 1.40 points per game, supported by a solid defensive structure that has produced a strong 60% clean-sheet rate at the Pirelli. However, the Brewers will be without key defender Toby Sibbick, who is away on international duty with Uganda—an absence that could slightly disrupt their back line. In attack, Burton score 1.60 goals per home match, but inconsistency remains an issue, reflected in their 40% home failure-to-score rate.
Northampton, meanwhile, are high on confidence after a convincing 3-1 win over AFC Wimbledon. Although defender Michael Forbes limped off in that game, Max Dyche is surely capable of filling the gap. The Cobblers have been efficient overall, winning 50% of their matches and averaging 1.60 goals per game, though their away form is more mixed at 1.00 point per game. High BTTS numbers (67% away) highlight both their attacking ambition and shaky defence.
As both sides show strong BTTS trends, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score. Over 1.5 and 2.5 goals markets also seem tempting as Northampton away games average 3.33 goals.
This League 1 match will be played on Friday 26 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Burton vs Northampton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Burton 2 - 2 Northampton
Burton vs Northampton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Jake Beesley @ 200 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 | llwdd | 1.50 |
| Home | wlwld | 1.40 |
| Away | dwlwd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.47 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.38 | 1.19 |
Northampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdlw | 1.60 |
| Home | wlwdw | 1.86 |
| Away | lwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.71 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.57 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.14 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 70% | 71% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 14% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.63 | 1.42 | 2.12 |
Burton vs Northampton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Burton (25%)
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Northampton (63%)
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