League One: Blackpool vs Burton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 40 match between Blackpool and Burton and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both Blackpool and Burton need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League One table. The match takes place at Bloomfield Road and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Team form: Blackpool vs Burton

Blackpool Form

In their last three matches, Blackpool lost 2-1 against Doncaster, won 3-2 against Port Vale, before drawing 0-0 against Cardiff. Blackpool won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the League One, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored eight and conceded nine goals.

Burton Form

Their past three matches saw Burton beating Northampton 0-2, losing 1-2 against Reading, and beating Bradford by 2-1. Burton claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by nine goals to seven.

Betting stats and facts for Blackpool and Burton

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Blackpool and Burton played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Blackpool vs Burton

Ashley Fletcher is showing good form for Blackpool, scoring two goals in their last six matches. George Evans scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Popular markets: Blackpool vs Burton

Full-time result

Blackpool claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing three. Burton won two of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost five of the games in this run. Blackpool have beaten Burton in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Blackpool scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Burton scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Burton should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Blackpool only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Burton claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Blackpool have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Burton.

Total goals

Blackpool saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Burton, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.