League One: Burton vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Burton and Cambridge U who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

The penultimate round of the League One season presents an interesting battle between Burton and Cambridge U. The match takes place this coming Saturday at Pirelli Stadium.

Burton approach the next League One round as number 20 in the table, having claimed 43 points this season so far. With 43 games behind them, Cambridge U amassed 38 points, placing them as number 23 before their next fixture.

Form: Burton vs Cambridge U

Burton Form

In their last three matches, Burton beat Huddersfield 3-0, drew 0-0 with Exeter, before losing 1-2 against Birmingham. Burton claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League One. They also drew two and lost two, scored nine goals and conceded seven.

Cambridge U Form

In their previous three outings, Cambridge U lost 0-1 against Charlton, beat Huddersfield 1-2 and lost 1-2 against Leyton Orient. Cambridge U managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding five times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats and facts for Burton and Cambridge U

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Burton and Cambridge U. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Burton vs Cambridge U

James Brophy shows decent form right now for Cambridge U, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Burton, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Rumarn Burrell also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League One matches.

Betting markets: Burton vs Cambridge U

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 three of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost four of the games in this run. Burton have not lost to Cambridge U in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Burton scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Cambridge U scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Cambridge U will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Saturday with Burton managing a measly three clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to one clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Burton have scored in 10 consecutive home meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Burton, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Cambridge U, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.