Oxford United vs Burton Albion prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.70 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.70Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultOxford United to win ✓57% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.70
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · fair 1.45
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.65
Oxford United vs Burton Albion preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Oxford United take on Burton Albion on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United are 3rd with 26 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Burton Albion sit 15th on 17 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Oxford United's last 5: WLWDL Most recently they beat Leicester 4–0 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Burton Albion's last 5: DWLWD Most recently they drew with Cambridge United 2–2 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 2.2 for Oxford United and 1.3 for Burton Albion. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Oxford United 57%, draw 21%, Burton Albion 22%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.70, above our fair price of 1.61, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Oxford United 2–1 Burton Albion. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Oxford United57%fair 1.76 · @1.85
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.50
Burton Albion22%fair 4.54 · @3.90
3.56Expected goals
2.22Oxford United xG
1.34Burton Albion xG
62%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–18%
2–07%
3–17%
1–06%
2–26%
From our goals model: Oxford United 2.2 – 1.3 Burton Albion expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Oxford United to win✓
57%
1.76
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.61
1.70 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
–
Half-time result
Oxford United ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Oxford United / FT Oxford United✗
37%
2.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.65
–
Form
Oxford United – last 6
WLWDLW
5 Sep
@ Leicester
4–0
W
1 Sep
@ Huddersfield
1–3
L
22 Aug
@ Stevenage
2–1
W
15 Aug
vs Milton Keynes Dons
2–2
D
8 Aug
@ Leyton Orient
0–2
L
1 Aug
vs Ipswich
2–0
W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Burton Albion – last 6
DWLWDL
5 Sep
vs Cambridge United
2–2
D
2 Sep
vs AFC Wimbledon
4–1
W
29 Aug
@ Notts County
1–2
L
22 Aug
@ Leicester
2–1
W
15 Aug
vs Stevenage
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs Blackburn
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Oxford United and Burton Albion.
What is the prediction for Oxford United vs Burton Albion?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Oxford United vs Burton Albion?
On our numbers Oxford United have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Burton Albion 22%.
How many goals will there be in Oxford United vs Burton Albion?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Oxford United vs Burton Albion?
Our predicted score is Oxford United 2–1 Burton Albion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Oxford United vs Burton Albion?
Oxford United vs Burton Albion (League One) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Kassam Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
