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Ace Football previews the League One round 39 match between Exeter and Burton and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Burton go up against Exeter this coming Saturday for a League One meeting at St. James Park.

Exeter approach round 39 as number 16 in the League One table with 44 points on their account so far. With 38 rounds behind them, Burton have amassed 39 points, placing them as number 19 in the standings.

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Team form: Exeter vs Burton

Exeter Form

In their last three matches, Exeter lost 2-1 against Peterborough, drew 2-2 against Bolton, before winning 0-3 against Shrewsbury. Exeter claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League One, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored five and conceded eight goals.

Burton Form

A draw is all that prevents Burton from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed a point in a 0-0 draw against Cheltenham before getting trounced against Peterborough by a 1-3 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Portsmouth ran out 2-1 winners. Burton won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting facts for Exeter and Burton

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

  • In 21 of the last 23 Exeter home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Exeter matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Exeter matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Exeter home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Exeter have conceded in the last 9 matches in a row
  • In 16 of the last 18 Burton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Burton matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Burton away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Burton away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Burton have not won 9 of the last 11 away matches in the League One

In-form players: Exeter vs Burton

Sonny Cox has been great for Exeter lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Burton are optimistic that John Brayford doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Popular betting markets: Exeter vs Burton

Full-time result

Exeter claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four 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.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Exeter scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Interestingly, Burton scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Burton managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Exeter were first on target in four of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Exeter’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Burton’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches.

Suggested bet: Exeter vs Burton

To sum up, the upcoming match between Exeter and Burton seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.

Exeter vs Burton: Who wins the game?

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