Our Burton Albion vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-2
Burton Albion vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Burton Albion vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Burton Albion's Last Match – Bolton vs Burton Albion
Burton Albion will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England League 1 loss against Bolton on January 27. In that match, Burton Albion had 43% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 57% | 0 (2) | 2.31 | 42 |
 Burton Albion | 43% | 0 (1) | 0.33 | 54 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Barnsley
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cardiff must win following their 4-0 England League 1 victory against Barnsley on January 27. In that match, Cardiff recorded 64% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 64% | 11 (6) | 2.36 | 61 |
 Barnsley | 36% | 6 (4) | 0.28 | 27 |
Burton Albion vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Burton Albion | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burton Albion are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.