Burton Albion vs Bradford City: Match Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Burton Albion host Bradford City in Saturday’s League One fixture. The match pits a side fighting relegation against a team chasing the playoffs.
League form and stakes
Burton sit 18th in League One. They are two points clear of the bottom three after 38 games.
The Brewers have 11 wins, 10 draws and 17 losses this season. Their recent run includes three defeats in five matches.
Burton lost 2-1 at home to Reading in midweek. George Evans scored for Burton, while Kamari Doyle and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan struck for Reading.
The club has suffered nine home league defeats this term. Pirelli Stadium has yielded 24 points from 19 home games.
Bradford occupy fourth place with 65 points from 38 matches. They hold an eight-point cushion over the teams outside the playoff places.
The Bantams were promoted from League Two last season. They have struggled away, losing six of their last seven road matches.
Bradford drew 1-1 with Mansfield Town in their last game. Tyreik Wright scored a 72nd-minute equaliser.
Recent head-to-head context
Burton beat Bradford 2-1 at Valley Parade in November. The Brewers have had success against the Bantams at the Pirelli in recent meetings.
Burton won two of their last three home matches versus Bradford, with one draw. They also recorded a 4-0 EFL Trophy win in October 2022.
Bradford’s last victory at Pirelli came in the League Two playoffs in May 2013. They will seek their sixth away league win of the season.
Team news
Burton have injury doubts. Charlie Webster and Finn Delap are making progress in recovery, but their availability is uncertain.
Wrexham loanee Andy Cannon played more than 25 minutes off the bench against Reading. He is pushing for a recall to the starting XI.
Jake Beesley and Tyrese Schade remain Burton’s preferred front two. They have 13 and eight league goals respectively.
Bradford remain without Kayden Jackson, who is rehabbing a knee injury. His return is targeted for after the Easter period.
Defender Aden Baldwin has completed a three-match ban. He is expected to slot into a back three with Matthew Pennington and Curtis Tilt.
Will Swan came on at half-time against Mansfield. He is pushing for a start ahead of loanee Ethan Wheatley.
Possible starting lineups
| Burton Albion | Bradford City |
|---|---|
| Collins | Walker |
| Godwin-Malife | Pennington |
| Moon | Baldwin |
| Hartridge | Tilt |
| Lofthouse | Neufville |
| Chauke | Power |
| Evans | Metcalfe |
| Sibbick | Wright |
| Cannon | Sarcevic |
| Beesley | Pointon |
| Schade | Swan |
Prediction
For Burton Albion vs Bradford City: Match Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Filmogaz.com expects a tight game. Both sides carry clear strengths and clear flaws into the fixture.
Burton’s home form has been poor, but they have beaten Bradford this season. Bradford struggle away, which should limit their attacking threat.
We predict a draw. Final score estimate: Burton 1, Bradford 1.
