Burton vs Bradford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Oct 2026

Burton vs Bradford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Burton Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -147

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By backing Burton +0.5 at -147, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against Bradford, with the stats backing up our Asian Handicap prediction.

Scroll down to view our Burton vs Bradford betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Burton vs Bradford Preview

Burton take on Bradford at Pirelli Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 20 October.

Burton Albion drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Peterborough United at Weston Homes Stadium.

Bradford City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 triumph at The University of Bradford Stadium against Stevenage.

H2H: 2-1 Burton Triumph in Previous Head-to-Head

Burton have triumphed in the last two encounters against Bradford. The most recent was a 2-1 home success at Pirelli Stadium which followed a 2-1 away win at The University of Bradford Stadium. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Burton victories and one draw.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Bradford	10	6	2	2	10	5	5	10:5	20
10	Burton	11	3	4	4	16	18	-2	16:18	13

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Main Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing Burton on the Asian Handicap in this League One match. Landing odds of -147 looks value when it comes to the home team with a +0.5 goal start.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Burton in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Burton in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bradford in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Burton in 3 consecutive games against Bradford.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League One action.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Burton 1 - 1 Bradford

There are odds of +425 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Charlie Webster to Score +375

Charlie Webster (Burton) has registered two goals in his past eight League One home games. We’ll take a chance at +375 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Charlie Webster Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+375

First

+850

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Burton vs Bradford 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.

Bradford City are forecasted to have a 47% chance of triumphing in this League One encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +112. Burton Albion are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +240.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Bradford can be backed at -200 or alternatively Burton are on offer at +135.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -130.

The best football betting sites cover League One games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+235

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+108

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-357

X2

-370

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-147

2 Hcp -0.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-110

Will Jonathan Swan is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Will Jonathan Swan (Bradford)

First

+450

Anytime

+195

Jake Beesley (Bradford)

First

+475

Anytime

+200

Matthew Dennis (Burton)

First

+500

Anytime

+215

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Adam Phillips (Bradford)

First

+600

Anytime

+270

Kayden Jackson (Bradford)

First

+650

Anytime

+280

Bobby Pointon (Bradford)

First

+750

Anytime

+320

Josh Neufville (Bradford)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

George Robert Lapslie (Bradford)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Nick Powell (Bradford)

First

+800

Anytime

+360

Charlie Webster (Burton)

First

+850

Anytime

+375

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Burton)

First

+850

Anytime

+390

Corey O'Keeffe (Bradford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+475

Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton)

First

+1100

Anytime

+500

Kieran Morgan (Bradford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+525

Callum Connolly (Bradford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+575

Tyreik Wright (Bradford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+575

Jason Sraha (Burton)

First

+1300

Anytime

+575

Jack Armer (Burton)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Ibou Touray (Bradford)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Kyran Lofthouse (Burton)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Ciaran Gilligan (Burton)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Alden Baldwin (Bradford)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Matthew Pennington (Bradford)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Macauley Gillesphey (Bradford)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Stats: Last 10 League One matches only.
Burton are winless in the last three games at Pirelli Stadium. Gary Bowyer's side have five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Bradford haven’t been beaten in three straight games away from home. The Yorkshire club have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

When the sides last met at Pirelli Stadium, Burton beat Bradford 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Burton Home Stats		3-5-2	3.00	1.60	1.40	6	4	9	1
Bradford Away Stats		5-2-3	2.10	1.10	1.00	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Burton vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Burton vs Bradford without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League One lineups plus current injury reports.

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