Doncaster vs Burton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025
League One Betting Preview: Doncaster vs Burton
Doncaster host Burton in this League One fixture at Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
We’ll take the plunge and back Doncaster to secure victory when they go up against Burton. There’s plenty of confidence behind this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of -159 look attractive.
Doncaster Rovers have lost their last three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
Burton Albion won their previous game by a 1-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Doncaster triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-0 home win when playing Burton at Eco-Power Stadium. There have been two wins apiece and two draws in the past 6 H2H meetings.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Burton |
37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 41:51 | 43 |
| 17 | Doncaster |
36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 59 | -19 | 40:59 | 43 |
Confirmed Lineups
Doncaster confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Ian Lawlor (GK), Tom Nixon, Sean Grehan, Matthew Pearson, James Maxwell, Ben Close, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Joe Sbarra, Jordan Gibson, Billy Sharp.
Burton confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Bradley Collins (GK), Jack Armer, Finn Delap, Alex Hartridge, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Sebastian Revan, Kyran Lofthouse, George Evans, Charlie Webster, Jake Beesley, John McKiernan.
Doncaster vs Burton Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
There’s every chance that Doncaster can get the upper hand in this League One game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of -159 look too good to resist.
The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a League One verdict is reached.
Key Doncaster vs Burton league stats:
The best betting apps make it a 61.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Doncaster are available at +575 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) has netted two goals in his past four League One home matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +190 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Doncaster vs Burton 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 favourites have a 58% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Doncaster Rovers chalked up at -141 to land a win in this League One clash. The market implies that Burton Albion are the most unlikely to win at +335.
If you wager Doncaster -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -115, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Burton achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -139.
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Billy Sharp is the First Goalscorer favourite at +350 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +132.
Doncaster have racked up six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Burton have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
In the last meeting at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster defeated Burton by a 2-0 scoreline. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Eco-Power Stadium, we have seen two draws, one Doncaster victory and one Burton triumph.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Doncaster Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.60 | 1.80 | 0.80 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Burton Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.30 | 0.80 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 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
Doncaster League Stats
Burton League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Doncaster this season are Owen Bailey (5), Billy Sharp (2), Luke Molyneux (2)
- Top Assistors for Doncaster this season are James Maxwell (2), Luke Molyneux (2), Glenn Middleton (1)
Doncaster vs Burton Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Doncaster vs Burton team news before placing your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed League One lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Doncaster Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Burton Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Doncaster Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Burton Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Doncaster Substitutes
- 6Jay McGrath
- 8George Broadbent
- 9Brandon Hanlan
- 17Glenn Middleton
- 19Damola Ajayi
- 29Thimothee Lo-Tutala
- 30Toyosi Olusanya
Burton Substitutes
- 4Kgaogelo Chauke
- 6Toby Sibbick
- 10Tyrese Shade
- 19Dylan Williams
- 21Jordan Amissah
- 39Josh Taroni
- 41Sulyman Krubally
Previous Doncaster Lineups
Previous Burton Lineups
Doncaster Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Grant McCann
Burton Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 37 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 69:32 | 80 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 73:39 | 76 |
| 3 | Bolton | 37 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 55:38 | 65 |
| 4 | Bradford | 37 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 47:41 | 64 |
| 5 | Stevenage | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 40:37 | 57 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 56:46 | 56 |
| 7 | Stockport | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 48:46 | 56 |
| 8 | Reading | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 55:49 | 55 |
| 9 | Wycombe | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 53:41 | 53 |
| 10 | Plymouth | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 56:53 | 53 |
| 11 | Luton | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 48:46 | 51 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 58:58 | 49 |
| 13 | Wimbledon | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 46:50 | 49 |
| 14 | Peterborough | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 51:51 | 46 |
| 15 | Mansfield | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 42:39 | 45 |
| 16 | Burton | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 41:51 | 43 |
| 17 | Doncaster | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 40:59 | 43 |
| 18 | Exeter | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 40:47 | 42 |
| 19 | Leyton Orient | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 49:60 | 42 |
| 20 | Wigan | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 38:50 | 41 |
| 21 | Blackpool | 37 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 43:61 | 38 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 35:50 | 36 |
| 23 | Northampton | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 31:50 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 26:46 | 28 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 43:16 | 46 |
| 2 | Bradford | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 28:13 | 44 |
| 3 | Cardiff | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 42:20 | 43 |
| 4 | Bolton | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 34:15 | 41 |
| 5 | Huddersfield | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 34:16 | 38 |
| 6 | Wycombe | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 37:18 | 36 |
| 7 | Stevenage | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 21:11 | 36 |
| 8 | Reading | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 28:22 | 34 |
| 9 | Luton | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 27:18 | 32 |
| 10 | Barnsley | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 35:27 | 31 |
| 11 | Stockport | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 26:21 | 31 |
| 12 | Mansfield | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 27:20 | 27 |
| 13 | Wimbledon | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21:14 | 27 |
| 14 | Wigan | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 17:15 | 27 |
| 15 | Leyton Orient | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 27:24 | 26 |
| 16 | Blackpool | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26:26 | 26 |
| 17 | Exeter | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 23:24 | 26 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:27 | 26 |
| 19 | Rotherham | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 22:26 | 25 |
| 20 | Peterborough | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 30:22 | 24 |
| 21 | Burton | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 21:23 | 24 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24:27 | 24 |
| 23 | Northampton | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19:21 | 22 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 15:23 | 13 |
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