Burton Albion vs Bradford City: match statistics
Burton Albion are 18th in the table and show poor home form with 47% of home matches lost, although their home goal difference (-3) is relatively decent. Bradford City, despite being 4th in the league, have very weak away results – only 26% wins and a negative goal difference (-9) in away matches. The recent form of both teams is inconsistent: Burton have won only 1 of their last 5 games (0.8 PPG), while Bradford have a slightly better run (1.4 PPG). xG statistics indicate a slight advantage for the hosts (1.46 vs 1.33), but both teams have a similar shot conversion rate (9%) and average goals per match. Considering Burton's poor home form and Bradford's weak away results, and given their comparable attacking metrics, a draw or a narrow home win seems most likely.
Burton Albion vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burton Albion played against Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Burton Albion has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Bradford City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Burton Albion scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.39. Bradford City scores 1.26 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Burton Albion's games and 55% of Bradford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 53%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.36 per game. Burton Albion takes 11.5 shots per game, while Bradford City takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Burton Albion leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Bradford City leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burton Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Bradford City, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Burton Albion are 18th in the table and show poor home form with 47% of home matches lost, although their home goal difference (-3) is relatively decent. Bradford City, despite being 4th in the league, have very weak away results – only 26% wins and a negative goal difference (-9) in away matches. The recent form of both teams is inconsistent: Burton have won only 1 of their last 5 games (0.8 PPG), while Bradford have a slightly better run (1.4 PPG). xG statistics indicate a slight advantage for the hosts (1.46 vs 1.33), but both teams have a similar shot conversion rate (9%) and average goals per match. Considering Burton's poor home form and Bradford's weak away results, and given their comparable attacking metrics, a draw or a narrow home win seems most likely.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Burton Albion | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bradford City is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.4 pts / game - Bradford City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bradford City is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.26 goals / game - Bradford City
Bradford City is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.11 goals / game - Bradford City
Burton Albion scores in 63% of games (24 of 38 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 34% (13 of 38 meczów).
Bradford City scores in 82% of games (31 of 38 meczów), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Burton Albion
Over / Under - Bradford City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bradford City is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.26 pts / game - Bradford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Burton Albion
Bradford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Burton Albion | Liga | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 53% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Burton Albion's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bradford City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Burton Albion vs Bradford City?
The EFL League One match finished Burton Albion 2:1 Bradford City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Burton Albion vs Bradford City?
Burton Albion score 1.11 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.26. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Burton Albion's matches and 55% of Bradford City's.
What form are Burton Albion and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Bradford City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burton Albion vs Bradford City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.