Burton Albion vs Bradford City: match statistics
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Burton Albion vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burton Albion plays Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: Pirelli Stadium.
Recent form
Burton Albion has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Bradford City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Burton Albion scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.64. Bradford City scores 1.00 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Burton Albion's games and 20% of Bradford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 10%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.21 per game. Burton Albion takes 10.6 shots per game, while Bradford City takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Burton Albion leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Bradford City leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burton Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Bradford City, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 32% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.32 |
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 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Burton Albion · 2.2 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.
Burton Albion is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1 goals / game - Bradford City
Bradford City is 228% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Burton Albion · 0.5 goals / game - Bradford City
Burton Albion scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 70% (7 of 10 games).
Bradford City scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 30% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 | ▲ 3.09 | 2.84 | ▼ 1.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 59% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 54% | ▼ 10% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 25% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 83% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Burton Albion's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bradford City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Burton Albion and Bradford City play?
Burton Albion face Bradford City on October 20, 2026 in EFL League One at Pirelli Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Bradford City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Burton Albion won 2, Bradford City won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Burton Albion vs Bradford City?
Burton Albion score 1.45 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.00. The EFL League One average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Burton Albion's matches and 20% of Bradford City's.
What form are Burton Albion and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Bradford City 3-2-0 (2.20 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.