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 – Bolton vs Burton Albion

Burton Albion will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England League 1 loss against Bolton on January 27. In that match, Burton Albion had 43% possession and 1 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Bolton	57%	0 (2)	2.31	42
Burton Albion	43%	0 (1)	0.33	54

Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Barnsley

Determined to maintain their recent success, Cardiff must win following their 4-0 England League 1 victory against Barnsley on January 27. In that match, Cardiff recorded 64% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cardiff	64%	11 (6)	2.36	61
Barnsley	36%	6 (4)	0.28	27

Burton Albion vs Cardiff Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Burton Albion are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.

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