Our Burton Albion vs Reading Prediction: 1-2
Burton Albion vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 28, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-2 for the match between Burton Albion and Reading.
This Burton Albion vs Reading 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 Rotherham
Burton Albion must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-2 England League 1 victory over Rotherham in their last outing. In that match, Burton Albion recorded 49% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 49% | 7 (6) | 1.51 | 35 |
 Rotherham | 51% | 3 (2) | 1.06 | 55 |
Reading's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Reading
Reading will look to get back on track following a 0-2 England League 1 loss against Leyton Orient on January 25. In that match, Reading recorded 48% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leyton Orient | 52% | 11 (7) | 0.95 | 55 |
 Reading | 48% | 3 (2) | 0.15 | 43 |
Burton Albion vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Burton Albion | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burton Albion are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Burton Albion 11-16
Reading 12-17
What are the odds for this match?
Burton Albion to win: @2.5
Draw: @3.4
Reading to win: @2.625