Burton Albion vs Cambridge United: match statistics
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Burton Albion vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burton Albion plays Cambridge United in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Pirelli Stadium.
Recent form
Burton Albion has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.75 points per game. Cambridge United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Burton Albion scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.25. Cambridge United scores 1.75 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.06 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Burton Albion's games and 100% of Cambridge United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 75%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cambridge United has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.01 per game. Burton Albion takes 8.8 shots per game, while Cambridge United takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Burton Albion leads at halftime in 75% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Cambridge United leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burton Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Cambridge United, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 3.06 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.57 | 0.39 |
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.
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 14% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.75 goals / game - Cambridge United
Burton Albion is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Burton Albion · 1.5 goals / game - Cambridge United
Burton Albion scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Cambridge United scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - Cambridge United
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.
Burton Albion is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.5 pts / game - Burton Albion · 1.5 pts / game - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.50 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 75% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 75% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Cambridge United
* 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 | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.25 | 3.06 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 66% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Burton Albion and Cambridge United play?
Burton Albion face Cambridge United on September 5, 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 do the goal statistics show before Burton Albion vs Cambridge United?
Burton Albion score 2.00 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.75. The EFL League One average is 3.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Burton Albion's matches and 100% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Burton Albion and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Burton Albion have a 2-1-1 record (1.75 points per game) and Cambridge United 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burton Albion vs Cambridge United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Burton Albion vs Cambridge United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.