Our Plymouth vs Burton Albion Prediction: 1-1
Plymouth vs Burton Albion in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Plymouth vs Burton Albion 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
Plymouth's Last Match – Stevenage vs Plymouth
Plymouth will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Stevenage on January 1. In that match, Plymouth recorded 45% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stevenage | 55% | 0 (3) | 0.6 | 44 |
Plymouth | 45% | 0 (2) | 1.02 | 37 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Reading vs Burton Albion
Burton Albion must win to recover from their recent 0-2 England League 1 defeat against Reading on January 1 and regain momentum. In that match, Burton Albion controlled 48% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 52% | 0 (4) | 1.64 | 39 |
Burton Albion | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.25 | 40 |
Plymouth vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Plymouth | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.36 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Plymouth are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Plymouth 12-11
Burton Albion 12-16
What are the odds for this match?
Plymouth to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.3
Burton Albion to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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