Bradford 1-2 Burton Albion – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Bradford at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Bradford vs Burton Albion fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League One clash, Regular Season - 15 as Bradford welcome Burton Albion to Valley Parade. Kick-off is set for Saturday 8 November 2025 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League One games this season, Bradford have gone 4W 5D 1L from 10 outings — a 1.70 PPG return. Last five: W D D D D. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Bradford, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Valley Parade, Bradford have gone 7W 3D 0L this season (10 games, 2.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.70 — Bradford are significantly better at Valley Parade than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Burton Albion stand at 3W 3D 4L from 10 League One matches — 1.20 PPG. Last five: D W L W D. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Burton Albion, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Burton Albion away from home this season: 2W 4D 4L from 10 away games — 1.00 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Bradford are in the better shape of the two on current League One data — 0.50 PPG ahead (1.70 vs 1.20). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
In-Play Profile
Bradford in-play tendencies (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games).
Burton Albion in-play tendencies (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 53% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Bradford 58% versus Burton Albion 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Bradford 50% | Burton Albion 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Bradford 1.24 xG and Burton Albion 1.09 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Bradford attack 1.084 / defence 1.037 | Burton Albion attack 0.985 / defence 0.885. League average goals — home 1.287 / away 1.070. Data: 14 Bradford games / 60 Burton Albion games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Bradford 39% | Draw 28% | Burton Albion 32%. Fair-value odds: Bradford 2.56 | Draw 3.57 | Burton Albion 3.12. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.33. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.33 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Bradford are the pick at 39% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Bradford offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.33 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 41% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 47% on No. Form rates are neutral: Bradford 60% | Burton Albion 50%.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Bradford vs Burton Albion | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: Valley Parade • Kick-off: Saturday 8 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Bradford 39% | Draw 28% | Burton Albion 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 47% | xG Bradford 1.24 / Burton Albion 1.09 • Poisson strength factors: Bradford attack 1.084 / def 1.037 | Burton Albion attack 0.985 / def 0.885 | league avg home 1.287 / away 1.070 • Poisson stance: Bradford (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Bradford xG
Expected Goals
1.09
Burton Albion xG
47%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
41%
Over 2.5
21%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Bradford vs Burton Albion kick off?
Bradford vs Burton Albion kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 8 November 2025 at Valley Parade.
What was the final score in Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Bradford 1 - 2 Burton Albion.
Where is Bradford vs Burton Albion being played?
The match is being played at Valley Parade.
What competition is Bradford vs Burton Albion part of?
Bradford vs Burton Albion is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Our statistical model gives Bradford a 39% chance of winning, Burton Albion a 32% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Bradford the favourite.
Will both teams score in Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Bradford and Burton Albion will score (BTTS).
Will Bradford vs Burton Albion have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Burton Albion?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Bradford and Burton Albion in?
Bradford (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-D-D-D-D. Burton Albion (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-W-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Bradford's attack at 1.08x the league average against Burton Albion's defence at 0.89x — combine the two and it projects 1.24 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Burton Albion's attack versus Bradford's defence, projects 1.09 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 14/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (11.5%), 1-0 (10.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bradford Win
39%
2.54
28%
3.56
32%
3.08
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.0%
Home win
0 – 1
10.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Bradford xG
Total xG
2.33
1.09
Burton Albion xG
2.54
39%
Home win
3.56
28%
Draw
3.08
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.12
53%
BTTS No
1.89
Clean Sheet
34%
2.98
29%
3.44
Win to Nil
13%
7.56
9%
10.59
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.0 | 13.2 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are Bradford and Burton Albion expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Bradford and 1.09 for Burton Albion, a combined total of 2.33.
How confident is the prediction model for Bradford vs Burton Albion?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 60 outings, Bradford have picked up 1.75 PPG on a 29W 18D 13L record — W-D-D-D-D across the most recent five. The sample for Bradford is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Burton Albion's form line: 15W 18D 27L from 60 games, 1.05 PPG, last five D-W-L-W-D. The sample for Burton Albion is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Bradford are the form team by 0.70 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Burton Albion.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Bradford have posted 2.40 PPG from 30 outings (22W 6D 2L). That's noticeably better than their 1.75 PPG overall — Bradford are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Burton Albion have gone 7W 11D 12L from 30 away games — 1.07 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Bradford come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Bradford are averaging 1.45 goals scored and 1.02 conceded per game recently; Burton Albion are on 1.03 scored and 1.40 conceded.
Last 60 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Bradford
Blended
Burton Albion
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Bradford and Burton Albion in coming into this match?
Bradford have gone 29W 18D 13L in their last 60 games (1.75 PPG), while Burton Albion have gone 15W 18D 27L in their last 60 (1.05 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Bradford at home or Burton Albion away?
Bradford's home record (2.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Bradford at home: 2.40 PPG; Burton Albion away: 1.07 PPG.
Have Bradford or Burton Albion been keeping clean sheets recently?
Bradford have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Burton Albion in 28%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Bradford and Burton Albion runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. They last met on 21 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Bradford
0
Draws
2
Burton Albion
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Burton Albion?
From 2 meetings on record, Bradford have won 0, Burton Albion have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Bradford and Burton Albion last play each other?
They last met on 21 March 2026, when Burton Albion 2-1 Bradford.
Who has won more matches between Bradford and Burton Albion?
Burton Albion have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Bradford are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 63% of the time.
Burton Albion see a goal before the break in 53% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Bradford 53%, Burton Albion 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Bradford) and 43% (Burton Albion).
On the defensive side: Bradford keep a clean sheet in 43% of their matches; Burton Albion in 37%; Burton Albion in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Bradford home games / Burton Albion away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Bradford play Burton Albion?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 53% of Bradford's recent matches and 47% of Burton Albion's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Bradford vs Burton Albion usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Bradford's recent games and 43% of Burton Albion's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Bradford and Burton Albion tend to score early?
Bradford have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, Burton Albion in 53% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Burton Albion defy the odds to beat Bradford 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Burton Albion beat Bradford 1-2 at Valley Parade, Regular Season - 15, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Bradford 1.24 xG and Burton Albion 1.09 xG, a combined 2.33. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Burton Albion outscored their 1.09 projection by 0.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Bradford attack 1.08 / defence 1.04 against Burton Albion attack 0.98 / defence 0.89, drawn from 14/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Bradford 39% | Draw 28% | Burton Albion 32%, with Bradford to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual Burton Albion win had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 41%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 68% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 47% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Bradford 50%, Burton Albion 52%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Bradford's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Burton Albion's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Bradford arrived the stronger side — 1.75 PPG against 1.05. Form was overturned, with Burton Albion winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Bradford (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.67 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Burton Albion (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.90 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.