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 19, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting 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 Gillingham
Tranmere will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 2 share of the spoils with Gillingham on August 16. In that match, Tranmere saw 56% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tranmere | 56% | 0 (2) | 1.05 | 58 |
 Gillingham | 44% | 0 (1) | 0.3 | 40 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Port Vale
Burton Albion will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 England League 1 draw with Port Vale on August 16. In that match, Burton Albion controlled 62% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 62% | 0 (2) | 0.87 | 57 |
 Port Vale | 38% | 0 (1) | 0.9 | 41 |
Tranmere vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Tranmere | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 0.49 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 2.61 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tranmere are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Tranmere 19-10
Burton Albion 11-16
What are the odds for this match?
Tranmere to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.6
Burton Albion to win: @3.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85