Burton vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026

Burton vs Blackburn Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -139

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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.

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League One side Burton host Championship club Blackburn at Pirelli Stadium, 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
6	Burton	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Blackburn	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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.

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.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Burton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Burton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Burton games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackburn games.

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

Burton 0 - 1 Blackburn

There could be merit in backing Blackburn to win 1-0. Odds of +500 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

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 +125 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 44% 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 +195.

If you want to side with Blackburn winning against Burton, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -112 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. BTTS Yes is available at -132 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+230

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+115

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-370

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+110

2

-161

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-139

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Burton Stats

Blackburn Stats

Full-Time Result

• 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

Full-Time Result

• 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

Goals

• 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

Goals

• 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

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Burton vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

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