An important duel in the bottom section of the League One, with both Burton Albion and Rochdale experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the home team placed 21st and the visitors in 23rd place.
It's no vacation for neither Burton nor Rochdale as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Burton Albion form and stats
OK but not perfect. That could be the conclusion for Burton Albion's two home games in the League One so far this season, having collected 3 points here at Pirelli Stadium.
Burton travelled for their previous game, a trip to Bristol Rovers that ended 1-1. Heartbreak before that as Burton Albion lost 0-2 at Plymouth Argyle's place.
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 have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found ten games) they have won three times, drawn four and lost three.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as AFC Wimbledon are coming to town in four days.
At Pirelli Stadium, Burton Albion has the goal stats of 4-5 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
Rochdale form and stats
It's not happening yet for Rochdale on their League One travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? Three consecutive losses in away matches means Rochdale are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Rochdale's previous game was their home loss versus Hull City (0-3). Prior to that match, the Rochdale manager B. Barry-Murphy faced defeat when travelling to Accrington Stanley and losing 1-2.
We have checked recent matches where Rochdale have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those six games were one victory, one draw and four defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Rochdale now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League One game at Shrewsbury Town is waiting in only four days.
The attacking power of Rochdale when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. Rochdale have conceded 7 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - one - two (Burton Albion wins - draws - Rochdale wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Brayford 2 goals |  L. Akins 2 goals |  J. Keohane 2 goals |
Burton Albion missing players
Rochdale missing players
| Burton Albion | Rochdale | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 67% | 100% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 33% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 33% | 17% |
| 33% | 50% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 83% | 100% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 50% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 52 | 18 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 7 | 33 | 64 |
| 18 | 6 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 44% | 67% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 40% | 29% |
- All of Burton Albion's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- All of Rochdale's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Burton Albion has the most conceded goals (14) in League One
- Burton Albion have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Burton Albion haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Rochdale has the the worst goal difference (-7) in League One
- Rochdale have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Rochdale have lost all their away matches so far.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ipswich Town | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Hull City | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Lincoln City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Peterborough United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Doncaster Rovers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Accrington Stanley | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 11 | AFC Wimbledon | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Bristol Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 | Fleetwood Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 15 | Charlton Athletic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 16 | Shrewsbury Town | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 17 | Swindon Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Wigan Athletic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 6 |
| 19 | Milton Keynes Dons | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 20 | Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 21 | Burton Albion | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 4 |
| 22 | Northampton Town | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 4 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 | Oxford United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 3 |