League One: Burton vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 5 match between Burton and Cambridge U and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Cambridge U go up against Burton this coming Saturday for a League One meeting at Pirelli Stadium.

Both Burton and Cambridge U have amassed an equal number of points during this season. While Burton occupy number four, the visitors are currently number six in the League One table.

Form: Burton vs Cambridge U

Burton Form

Burton have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Leicester by 1-2. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-1 against Notts Co., before achieving a 4-1 win against AFC Wimbledon. Burton claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League One. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored ten and conceded five goals.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U collected one win from their last three matches, as Millwall won by 0-1. Huddersfield were too strong as well, winning 1-2, before Cambridge U won 1-2 against Bradford. Cambridge U won three of a possible six away matches in the League One, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored eight while also conceding six times.

Betting stats for Burton and Cambridge U

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Burton and Cambridge U. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Burton vs Cambridge U

Having scored just once lately in the League One, George Evans will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Cambridge U hope Ben Knight can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two League One goals in his last six League One games.

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Full-time result

Burton claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing three. Cambridge U won two of their last 10 games away, drew seven and lost one of the games in this run. Burton did not lose any of their last 6 matches on home soil. Cambridge U scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches. Burton have beaten Cambridge U in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Burton scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, Cambridge U only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 7 consecutive Burton games Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Cambridge U played. Of the previous 10 outings, Burton scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in five of their last 10 games. Burton have scored in 11 consecutive home meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Burton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Cambridge U’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Burton were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Cambridge U scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.