Burton Albion vs Cardiff Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Burton Albion vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-2

Burton Albion vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.

This Burton Albion vs Cardiff 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 – Boreham Wood vs Burton Albion

Burton Albion will seek to keep their streak alive after a 5-0 England FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood on January 10. In that match, Burton Albion had 43% possession and 7 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Boreham Wood	57%	0 (4)	0.61	64
Burton Albion	43%	0 (7)	0.85	32

Cardiff's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Cardiff

Determined to get back to winning ways, Cardiff must win after their 1-1 England League 1 draw against Leyton Orient on January 10. In that match, Cardiff recorded 61% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Leyton Orient	39%	0 (5)	1.43	39
Cardiff	61%	0 (3)	0.96	54

Burton Albion vs Cardiff Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Burton Albion are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.