Burton vs Cambridge Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026

Burton vs Cambridge Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -125

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We don’t think the net will bulge too many times when Burton go up against Cambridge. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this selection is priced at -125.

Take a closer look at our complete Burton vs Cambridge betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Burton vs Cambridge Preview

Burton take on Cambridge at Pirelli Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 5 September.

Burton Albion got the victory in their last game. This was in the form of a 4-1 home scoreline against AFC Wimbledon at Pirelli Stadium.

Cambridge United won their previous game by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Bradford City at The University of Bradford Stadium.

2-1 Burton Win When Teams Last Clashed

Burton won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 home triumph when facing Cambridge at Pirelli Stadium. In the past 8 H2H meetings, we have seen three wins for each team and two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Burton	4	2	1	1	8	5	3	8:5	7
6	Cambridge	4	2	1	1	7	6	1	7:6	7

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Main Match Prediction

After weighing everything up, the price of -125 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this League One prediction should be a sensible play.

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

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Burton games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Burton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cambridge games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cambridge games on the road.

Our League One experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Burton 1 - 0 Cambridge

We’re taking a chance on Burton to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +575 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Charlie Webster to Score +335

Charlie Webster (Burton) has netted two goals in his past five League One home matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +335.

Latest Charlie Webster Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+750

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Burton vs Cambridge 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.

The draw is currently trading at +235 if you think this League One encounter will end all square, while Burton Albion have betting odds of +150 and Cambridge United are +170 to land a victory of their own.

There are various ways to back Burton and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +108 currently available that they beat Cambridge and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -147 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+235

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+110

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-370

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-100

There’s the chance to back Matthew Dennis at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Matthew Dennis (Burton)

First

+430

Anytime

+188

Glenn McConnell (Cambridge)

First

+450

Anytime

+200

Louis Appere (Cambridge)

First

+500

Anytime

+220

Ben Knight (Cambridge)

First

+575

Anytime

+250

Isaac Heath (Cambridge)

First

+575

Anytime

+255

Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge)

First

+650

Anytime

+280

Shayne Lavery (Cambridge)

First

+650

Anytime

+290

Charlie Webster (Burton)

First

+750

Anytime

+335

Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton)

First

+950

Anytime

+440

Jason Sraha (Burton)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

Jack Armer (Burton)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

Kyran Lofthouse (Burton)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Tomas Kalinauskas (Burton)

First

+1200

Anytime

+575

Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Raees Bangura-Williams (Cambridge)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Ciaran Gilligan (Burton)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Dominic Ball (Cambridge)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Kelland Watts (Cambridge)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Zak Bradshaw (Cambridge)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Toby Sibbick (Burton)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Shane McLoughlin (Cambridge)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Joe Lewis (Burton)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Emeka Adiele (Burton)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Curtis Tilt (Burton)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Stats: League matches only
Burton are unbeaten in the last six games at Pirelli Stadium. The Staffordshire club have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Cambridge haven’t tasted defeat in five consecutive away matches. Neil Harris' side have racked up six draws, three wins and one loss in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

Burton overcame Cambridge 2-1 when the sides last met at Pirelli Stadium. Aside from one draw, Burton have dominated the past 4 H2H meetings at Pirelli Stadium with three victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Burton Home Stats		5-3-2	2.30	1.50	0.80	4	6	6	4
Cambridge Away Stats		3-6-1	1.50	1.00	0.50	2	8	4	6

• 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 Cambridge Lineups & Team News

Check the Burton vs Cambridge team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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