Our Tranmere vs Burton Albion Prediction: 3-1
Tranmere vs Burton Albion in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tranmere's Last Match – Tranmere vs Shrewsbury
Tranmere will want to continue their winning form after a 4-0 England League 2 victory over Shrewsbury, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Tranmere saw 57% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tranmere | 57% | 8 (6) | 0.79 | 47 |
Shrewsbury | 43% | 7 (2) | 0.37 | 22 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Barnsley vs Burton Albion
Burton Albion will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 England League 1 defeat against Barnsley on August 9. In that match, Burton Albion recorded 32% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 68% | 9 (6) | 1.79 | 47 |
Burton Albion | 32% | 6 (3) | 1.69 | 46 |
Tranmere vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Tranmere | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 0.49 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 2.61 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tranmere are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Tranmere 20-12
Burton Albion 13-17
What are the odds for this match?
Tranmere to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.5
Burton Albion to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825