BURTON ALBION VS ROTHERHAM - ENGLAND: LEAGUE ONE MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: LEAGUE ONE MATCH DETAILS: BURTON ALBION VS ROTHERHAM
As Burton Albion prepare to host Rotherham on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
BURTON ALBION PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: LEAGUE ONE
Burton Albion, currently 21st in the standings with 32 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 18 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
ROTHERHAM PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: LEAGUE ONE
Rotherham, sitting 23rd with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 14 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw 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 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BURTON ALBION VS ROTHERHAM
Recent meetings between Burton Albion and Rotherham have favored Burton Albion, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Port Vale, Burton Albion recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Collins, Hartridge, Vancooten, Godwin-Malife, Revan, McKiernan, Evans, Lofthouse, Krubally, Shade, Beesley. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Rotherham's last outing came against Cardiff City, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Dawson, Adegboyega, Baptiste, Jules, Rafferty, James, Powell, Spence, Mcwilliams, Nombe, Gray. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Burton Albion are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Burton Albion and Rotherham are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BURTON ALBION VS ROTHERHAM
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Burton Albion's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Rotherham's games average 3.3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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