Burton Albion v Sunderland prediction

League One · · Pirelli Stadium

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The match

Burton Albion host Sunderland in League One on Saturday 18 April (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Burton Albion have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Burton Albion have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.25. Burton Albion have scored 50 goals, the seventh-most of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Burton Albion have conceded 50 goals, the seventh-most of the 23 clubs.

Five of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in four of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Sunderland have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 0.57 and conceding 0.86. Sunderland have scored 48 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Sunderland have conceded 32 goals, the second-fewest of the 23 clubs.

Burton Albion are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sunderland are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Burton Albion (12th) and Sunderland (eighth) are 11 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sunderland the stronger side, 255 rating points above Burton Albion (Sunderland 1748, Burton Albion 1493, after at least 182 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Burton Albion are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Sunderland. The most recent meeting, on 26 November 2019, finished Sunderland 1–2 Burton Albion.

Team news

Predicted Burton Albion XI (3-5-2): C. Addai, C. Tilt, T. Sibbick, G. Evans, K. Chauke, R. Borges Rodrigues, W. Collar, H. Araujo, J. Armer, C. Webster, M. Dennis — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Murphy (4.9 per match over 10 appearances, seven goals and one assist) and S. Fraser (3.7 per match over 32 appearances, five goals and 11 assists) have been Burton Albion’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Burton Albion (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Murphy averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 861 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. S. Fraser averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 2473 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Sunderland XI (3-4-3): R. Roefs, K. Danso, N. Mukiele, D. Methalie, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée, C. Rigg, T. Tuterov, B. Brobbey, W. Isidor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Maguire (3.9 per match over 35 appearances, 10 goals and 10 assists) and A. McGeady (3.1 per match over 15 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Sunderland’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Sunderland (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Maguire averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 2530 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. A. McGeady averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1423 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · League One · Pirelli Stadium
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Burton Albion 3 · draws 1 · Sunderland 1 · 2.6 goals/game
  • Recent form: Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L · Sunderland 1W 2D 2L

Burton Albion v Sunderland (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.38
Goals
against 2.13 / 0.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.43 / 6.14
Corners
against 5.14 / 3.57 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5 / 3.86
Shots on target
against 4.71 / 2.86 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 1.43
Cards
against 1.57 / 2.14 · 0 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBurton Albion for / againstLineSunderland for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
5.43 for · 5.14 against n 7
9.5standard
6.14 for · 3.57 against n 7
Shots
11.29 for · 14.29 against n 7
19.5standard
12.29 for · 8.57 against n 7
Shots on target
5 for · 4.71 against n 7
8.5standard
3.86 for · 2.86 against n 7
Fouls committed
9.57 for · 12.43 against n 7
21.5standard
11.71 for · 13 against n 7
Cards shown
1.71 for · 1.57 against n 7
3.5standard
1.43 for · 2.14 against n 7

Burton Albion

Burton Albion Goalkeeper

Burton Albion — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
K. O'Hara35893105 min952.8 /90461.3 /9000 /90
B. Garratt375225 min52 /9072.8 /9000 /90
Burton Albion — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
K. O'Hara n 884.4
26/2
B. Garratt n 375
21/1

Burton Albion Defensive

Burton Albion — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Brayford31842602 min351.2 /90451.6 /90100.3 /90not recorded in League One180.6 /9010 /90
J. O'Toole27852299 min341.3 /90562.2 /90190.7 /90not recorded in League One281.1 /90110.4 /90
R. Nartey23801839 min381.9 /90613 /90130.6 /90not recorded in League One150.7 /9030.1 /90
C. Daniel22771704 min382 /90291.5 /9090.5 /90not recorded in League One211.1 /9010.1 /90
J. Buxton20881760 min150.8 /90472.4 /90180.9 /90not recorded in League One211.1 /9040.2 /90
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Burton Albion — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Akins n 890
1.46/4
1.46/3
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K. O'Hara n 884.4
00/0
0.43/0
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R. Edwards n 883.9
1.15/3
1.27/2
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J. Brayford n 890
0.54/0
15/3
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S. Fraser n 860.6
0.73/1
1.96/3
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Burton Albion — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Akins n 890
0.96/1
R. Edwards n 883.9
0.84/1
J. Brayford n 890
15/2
S. Fraser n 860.6
1.34/2
S. Quinn n 883.9
2.15/4
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Burton Albion Attacking

Burton Albion — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
L. Akins36903232 min90.3 /9040.1 /90671.9 /90160.4 /90621.7 /90381.1 /90
O. Šarkić28722017 min40.2 /9060.3 /90502.2 /90200.9 /90351.6 /90140.6 /90
L. Boyce25741854 min90.4 /9030.1 /90693.3 /90271.3 /90311.5 /90140.7 /90
N. Broadhead18651178 min30.2 /9020.2 /90413.1 /90181.4 /90312.4 /90201.5 /90
J. Murphy1086861 min70.7 /9010.1 /90242.5 /90161.7 /90101 /90121.3 /90
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Burton Albion — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Akins n 890
27/5
0.64/1
K. O'Hara n 884.4
00/0
00/0
R. Edwards n 883.9
0.75/0
0.11/0
J. Brayford n 890
1.37/3
0.32/0
S. Fraser n 860.6
1.16/0
00/0
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Burton Albion — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Akins n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
K. O'Hara n 884.4
00/0
00/0
R. Edwards n 883.9
0.11/0
0.32/0
J. Brayford n 890
0.11/0
00/0
S. Fraser n 860.6
00/0
0.61/1
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Sunderland

Sunderland Goalkeeper

Sunderland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. McLaughlin31892745 min692.3 /90260.9 /9000 /90
L. Burge784585 min223.4 /9060.9 /9000 /90
Sunderland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. McLaughlin n 890
2.35/4
L. Burge n 783.6
3.46/4

Sunderland Defensive

Sunderland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Willis34882993 min300.9 /90260.8 /90200.6 /90not recorded in League One120.4 /9010 /90
A. Öztürk20891772 min160.8 /90241.2 /9080.4 /90not recorded in League One180.9 /9080.4 /90
T. Flanagan19791506 min181.1 /90291.7 /90110.7 /90not recorded in League One211.3 /9060.4 /90
J. Lynch16871395 min140.9 /90332.1 /90120.8 /90not recorded in League One241.5 /9050.3 /90
C. McLaughlin15801193 min221.7 /90100.8 /9030.2 /90not recorded in League One151.1 /9050.4 /90
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Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. O'Nien n 890
1.56/4
1.67/3
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J. Willis n 888
0.32/0
0.64/1
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C. Maguire n 886.1
0.96/1
2.28/5
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M. Power n 890
1.15/3
0.85/1
—
D. Hume n 882.8
0.11/0
0.85/1
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Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 890
1.67/4
J. Willis n 888
0.64/1
C. Maguire n 886.1
1.46/3
M. Power n 890
1.37/2
D. Hume n 882.8
13/3
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Sunderland Attacking

Sunderland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
C. Maguire34742529 min100.4 /90100.4 /90672.4 /90220.8 /90792.8 /90331.2 /90
L. Gooch30772303 min90.4 /9010 /90491.9 /90160.6 /90180.7 /90331.3 /90
C. Wyke28742074 min50.2 /9010 /90462 /90170.7 /90200.9 /9020.1 /90
W. Grigg1461860 min20.2 /9010.1 /90151.6 /9050.5 /9060.6 /9010.1 /90
D. Watmore1247561 min10.2 /9010.2 /90193 /9050.8 /9071.1 /90111.8 /90
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Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 890
1.55/2
0.83/2
J. Willis n 888
0.64/1
0.32/0
C. Maguire n 886.1
2.27/4
0.54/0
M. Power n 890
1.36/2
0.53/1
D. Hume n 882.8
0.53/1
00/0
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Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 890
0.11/0
00/0
J. Willis n 888
00/0
00/0
C. Maguire n 886.1
0.11/0
0.52/1
M. Power n 890
0.11/0
00/0
D. Hume n 882.8
00/0
0.11/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Burton Albion v Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Burton AlbionLWDLD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.8 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
SunderlandWDLDL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Burton Albion 3 · 1 draw · Sunderland 1 · 2.6 goals/game
  • 2019-11-26 Sunderland 1–2 Burton Albion
  • 2019-04-09 Sunderland 1–1 Burton Albion
  • 2018-09-15 Burton Albion 2–1 Sunderland
  • 2018-04-21 Sunderland 1–2 Burton Albion
  • 2017-11-25 Burton Albion 0–2 Sunderland
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Burton Albion#12 pos48 pts35 pl0 GD
Sunderland#8 pos59 pts36 pl+16 GD
Goals per game
Burton Albion scored1.43
Sunderland scored1.33
Burton Albion conceded1.43
Sunderland conceded0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Sunderland?
In their last 5 meetings, Burton Albion won 3, Sunderland won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Sunderland?
Recent form — Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L; Sunderland 1W 2D 2L.

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