Burton vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Burton vs Blackburn Predictions
Burton and Blackburn might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This Total Goals selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -139.
Our Burton vs Blackburn betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Burton vs Blackburn Preview
League One side Burton host Championship club Blackburn at Pirelli Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Burton Albion played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at BetWright Stadium against Leyton Orient in League One.
Blackburn Rovers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Leicester City by a 1-0 Championship scoreline at Ewood Park. Tony Mowbray's men were 50% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Burton |
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12:12 | 9 |
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Blackburn |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12:12 | 9 |
Confirmed Lineups
Burton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Corey Addai (GK), Toby Sibbick, Finn Delap, Curtis Tilt, Kyran Lofthouse, George Evans, Sulyman Krubally, Jack Armer, Kgaogelo Chauke, Matthew Dennis, Zac Scutt.
Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Harry Pickering, Adam Forshaw, Jake Garrett, Ryoya Morishita, Todd Cantwell, Oladapo Afolayan, Yuki Ohashi.
Main Match Prediction
A low goal count could be on the cards for this EFL Cup encounter. On this basis, we’ll land the -139 for Under 2.5, with the two sides unlikely to reach a combined three goals or more between them.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest EFL Cup injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
The top betting apps make it a 58.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
There’s an opportunity to combine Under 2.5 Goals with BTTS No if you want a bigger potential return, with bettors able to land this pick through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There could be merit in backing Blackburn to win 1-0. Odds of +475 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Under 2.5, Blackburn Rovers on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 and also BTTS No.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. The bookies have created this personalised betting tool where you can hand-pick different selections and combine the odds together.
Burton vs Blackburn Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Blackburn Rovers are the -112 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 53% chance of triumphing in this EFL Cup encounter according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Burton Albion are trading at +280.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Blackburn to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Burton +0.5 at -119 and that gets the draw onside.
The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -125 and No at -115.
It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for EFL Cup games. You simply need to visit the best sports betting sites and select from the various football options that are presented.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Burton Stats
Blackburn Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Burton vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News
The latest Burton vs Blackburn team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup and all current injury news.
Burton Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Blackburn Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Burton Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Blackburn Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Burton Substitutes
- 27Kamil Dudek
- 28M. Matthews-Lewis
- 50Jack Willow
- 52Miles Henry
- 53Caden Gilbert
- 56Will Earley
Blackburn Substitutes
- 1Aynsley Pears
- 4Yuri Ribeiro
- 5Sidnei Tavares
- 9Andri Gudjohnsen
- 11Jayden Fevrier
- 17Hayden Carter
- 18Axel Henriksson
- 31Kristi Montgomery
- 43George Pratt
Previous Burton Lineups
Previous Blackburn Lineups
Burton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gary Bowyer
Blackburn Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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