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- Burton Albion have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in League One
- Cambridge United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Burton Albion form and stats
7 victories, 3 draws and 5 defeats. That’s what Burton Albion have to build on here at Pirelli Stadium in the League One. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Burton Albion, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Burton lost their last game at Portsmouth (placed 11th) after a 1-2 scoreline. The versatile forward Ahadme bested all the other players in that game and received a match rating of 7.65 out of 10. Ahadme hit one key pass.
Before that game, the home loss against Sheffield Wednesday with the scoreline 0-2.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Burton Albion have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found nine games) they have won two times, drawn four and lost three.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Burton Albion as they have a new game in only three days, a League One match thankfully also at home. Bolton Wanderers are visiting.
The Burton fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 23 goals in 15 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Burton Albion's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 17 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Cambridge United form and stats
4-4-7 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Cambridge United in their League One matches away. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Cambridge United have lost on their last two travels.
Cambridge United have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 205 minutes ago. Pilkington (own goal) was the goal scorer.
There might be some fixture complaints from Cambridge United as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, 0-1 against Gillingham. Midfield player Digby was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.4/10. Digby hit one key pass and had 58 successful passes (of 69 total).
We have checked recent matches where Cambridge United have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those nine games were three victories, zero draws and six defeats.
Cambridge find the net regularly in their away games. 19 goals from 15 away fixtures in the league. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Cambridge United have conceded 24 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This was the result when the sides played each other previously this season; Cambridge United - Burton Albion 3-0. Stats for the preceeding ten meetings featuring these two participants are: two wins for Burton Albion, two draws and six wins for Cambridge United. Over 2,5 goals: eight times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Top Goalscorers
  J. Ironside 12 goals |  S. Smith 6 goals |   J. Smith 4 goals |
Burton Albion missing players
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| Burton Albion | Cambridge United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 15 | 30 |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 36 | 23 | 9 | Scored | S | 8 | 19 | 38 |
| 38 | 17 | 4 | Conceded | C | 7 | 24 | 43 |
| 97% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| 77% | 80% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 87% | 77% |
| 47% | 47% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 47% | 47% |
| 20% | 27% | 20% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 33% | 33% |
| 7% | 13% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 20% | 13% |
| 57% | 60% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 60% | 57% |
| 20% | 20% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 20% | 27% |
| 27% | 20% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 20% | 20% |
| 5.3 | 6 | 4.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| 6.2 | 5.5 | 5.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| 2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 13.1 | 14.6 | 12.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.8 | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 31% | 33% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 38% | 38% |
| 13.7 | 12.1 | 9.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12 | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
- Burton Albion have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in League One
- Burton Albion haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Cambridge United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Rotherham United | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 37 | 65 |
| 2 | Wigan Athletic | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 22 | 56 |
| 3 | Milton Keynes Dons | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 51 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 56 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 55 | 43 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 32 | 12 | 54 |
| 5 | Oxford United | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 54 | 38 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 53 |
| 6 | Wycombe Wanderers | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 46 | 34 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 53 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wednesday | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 52 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 51 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 23 | 15 | 50 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 49 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 47 |
| 10 | Bolton Wanderers | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 44 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 42 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 41 |
| 12 | Accrington Stanley | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -9 | 40 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 40 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 39 |
| 14 | Burton Albion | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -2 | 39 |
| 15 | Cambridge United | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 38 | 43 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 37 |
| 16 | Cheltenham Town | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 26 | -13 | 36 |
| 17 | Lincoln City | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 35 | 39 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 19 | -4 | 34 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 18 | -4 | 34 |
| 19 | Fleetwood Town | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 44 | 51 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 26 | -7 | 32 |
| 20 | AFC Wimbledon | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 46 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 25 | -10 | 30 |
| 21 | Morecambe | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 42 | 60 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 33 | -18 | 29 |
| 22 | Gillingham | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 52 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 24 | -27 | 25 |
| 23 | Crewe Alexandra | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 52 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 27 | -27 | 22 |
| 24 | Doncaster Rovers | 31 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 22 | 59 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 34 | -37 | 22 |
