Burton vs Cardiff: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Burton Albion prepare to host Cardiff City on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Coy, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Burton Albion, currently 19th in the standings with 35 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 21 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Cardiff City, sitting 1st with 69 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 26 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 16 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Burton Albion and Cardiff City have favored Burton Albion, ending in a 2-2 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Rotherham, Burton Albion recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Collins, Hartridge, Vancooten, Godwin-Malife, Sibbick, Chauke, Evans, Lofthouse, Larsson, Shade, Beesley. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Cardiff City's last outing came against Wimbledon, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Trott, Bagan, Chambers, Fish, Ng, Robertson, Wintle, Willock, Colwill, Tanner, Kellyman. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Burton Albion are expected to maintain their 3-4-1-2 structure, while Cardiff City are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Burton Albion's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Cardiff City's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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