Our Burton Albion vs Liverpool U21 Prediction: 3-2
Burton Albion vs Liverpool U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. We predict a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Burton Albion vs Liverpool U21 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 – Burton Albion vs Luton
Burton Albion will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 England League 1 loss to Luton on August 30. In that match, Burton Albion controlled 48% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 48% | 0 (3) | 0.41 | 49 |
 Luton | 52% | 0 (7) | 2.14 | 70 |
Liverpool U21's Last Match – Stoke U21 vs Liverpool U21
Liverpool U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England Premier League 2 victory over Stoke U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Liverpool U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 38 |
 Liverpool U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 49 |
Burton Albion vs Liverpool U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Burton Albion | Liverpool U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burton Albion are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Liverpool U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.