MATCH OVERVIEW
Burton Albion will face Birmingham City in a League 1 match that could significantly impact the standings. Birmingham City, currently leading the league, will look to extend their dominance, while Burton Albion aims to leverage their home advantage to secure vital points. The match will take place at the Pirelli Stadium, with kickoff at 2:00 PM.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The odds heavily favor Birmingham City, with an average of 1.5 for an away win, translating to a 66.7% probability. Burton Albion's odds stand at 5.78, indicating a 17.3% chance of victory, while a draw is priced at 4.32, suggesting a 23.1% likelihood. Given these odds, Birmingham City is expected to emerge victorious, but Burton Albion's home advantage could play a crucial role.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Burton Albion
- Current Form: Burton Albion has played 41 matches this season, with a moderate performance in terms of goals and possession.
- Strengths: Their ability to score in over 51% of matches with over 2.5 goals and a similar percentage for both teams to score.
- Weaknesses: Lower possession rates and a higher average of goals conceded.
Birmingham City
- Current Form: Birmingham City has been impressive, with 40 matches played and a strong offensive record.
- Strengths: High possession rates and a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.73 goals per match.
- Weaknesses: Slightly lower success in duels compared to Burton Albion.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Birmingham City has had the upper hand in this fixture, often dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Burton Albion
- Rumarn Burrell: Leading goal scorer with 10 goals, crucial for Burton's attacking play.
- Ryan Sweeney: Key defensive player with significant contributions.
Birmingham City
- Jay Stansfield: Top scorer with 18 goals, pivotal in Birmingham's offensive strategy.
- Christoph Klarer: Strong defensive presence, contributing to Birmingham's low goals conceded.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
Offensive Metrics
- Burton Albion: Average of 1.07 goals per match, with 8.71 shots and 3.24 on target.
- Birmingham City: Average of 1.83 goals per match, with 12.1 shots and 4.33 on target.
Defensive Metrics
- Burton Albion: Conceding 1.44 goals per match, with 44.39 interceptions.
- Birmingham City: Conceding 0.73 goals per match, with 35.25 interceptions.
Possession and Passing
- Burton Albion: 44.8% possession, 344.2 passes per match.
- Birmingham City: 64.3% possession, 571.4 passes per match.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the data, Birmingham City is likely to win, given their superior offensive and defensive statistics. Key factors include their high possession rate and goal-scoring ability. Burton Albion's chances hinge on exploiting home advantage and capitalizing on Birmingham's weaknesses in duels.
Final Score Prediction
- Full Time: Birmingham City 2-1 Burton Albion
- Half Time: Birmingham City 1-0 Burton Albion
Probability Insights
- Home Win: 17.3%
- Away Win: 66.7%
- Draw: 23.1%
- Both Teams to Score: 51%
- Over 2.5 Goals: 55%