Burton Albion vs Northampton Predictions

Burton Albion vs Northampton is scheduled for kick off on 26 December, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Pirelli Stadium, with Sam Mulhall officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Burton Albion currently holding the 17th position in the table 19 points ahead of Northampton. Burton Albion have won 2 English Football League - League One matches against Northampton out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with L Orient, Burton Albion aims to claim a win. Burton Albion have won 9 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Pirelli Stadium. Northampton's away record stands at 3 victories from 23 games. Following their 3-2 loss to Plymouth, Northampton is determined to bounce back with a win against Burton Albion.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Burton Albion have scored over 1.5 goals in 70% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 50 goals and 166 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Northampton have scored 39 goals with 132 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 70% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Burton Albion scored 7 goals while Northampton scored 2 goals. Their last match on 14 March 2026 ended in 2-0 to Burton Albion.