Read our Burton vs Cambridge prediction with probable lineups, betting tips, and odds analysis for Saturday's English League One clash at Pirelli Stadium.
Burton vs Cambridge Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Burton upon Trent, Pirelli Stadium |
A tight League One clash arrives at the Pirelli Stadium as fourth-placed Burton host sixth-placed Cambridge, with our Burton vs Cambridge prediction pointing to a close, goal-filled afternoon.
Burton go into the game full of belief after hammering AFC Wimbledon 4-1 on 1 September, a result that has the Brewers sitting fourth in the table.
Cambridge travel in decent nick too, having ended back-to-back defeats thanks to Ben Knight's 88th-minute winner in a 2-1 success at Bradford City on 1 September.
These sides know each other well. Burton have won their last three home meetings with Cambridge in all competitions, though the overall recent record reads three home wins, one draw and two away wins.
Burton vs Cambridge Form
Burton are flying, undefeated in nine of their last ten League One matches and fourth in the table. That 4-1 battering of AFC Wimbledon summed up their attacking threat, with debutant Caylan Vickers among the scorers. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of the Brewers' last three League One outings, underlining a direct, front-foot side.
Cambridge sit sixth after Ben Knight's late winner at Bradford City ended a run of back-to-back defeats. Goals are a feature of their games too, with over 2.5 scored in seven of their last eight League One fixtures. Knight has found the net in two of his last three appearances, giving Neil Harris' side genuine cutting edge off the bench.
Burton vs Cambridge Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Burton: T. Kalinauskas (Injured/out), M. Dennis (Injured/out)
Cambridge: P. Bauer (Injured/out), S. McLoughlin (Injured/out), C. Stead (Injured/out)
Burton
Curtis Tilt is available again after serving a one-match ban and can slot straight back into the back three. Deadline-day recruit Mark O'Mahony is expected to make the bench for the visit of Cambridge. Tomas Kalinauskas and Mason Dennis both remain sidelined through injury.
Cambridge
Neil Harris could freshen up his attack by bringing Louis Appere back into the side. Ben Knight is set to settle for a place on the bench despite scoring against Bradford. Paul Bauer, Sean McLoughlin and Charlie Stead have all been ruled out.
Burton vs Cambridge Predicted Lineup
Burton
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Addai; Delap, Tilt, Sibbick; Armer, Evans, Krubally, Lofthouse; Chauke, Webster; Vickers
Cambridge
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Eastwood; Perry, Watts, Heffernan; Bradshaw, Moxon, Ball, Bennett; Kaikai, Bangura-Williams; Appéré
Burton vs Cambridge Key Stats & Match Facts
Burton have seen over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten home matches against Cambridge in all competitions.
Burton have won their last three home matches against Cambridge in all competitions.
Burton are undefeated in nine of their last ten League One matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in seven of Cambridge's last eight League One games.
Both teams have scored in four of Burton's last four and four of Cambridge's last four League One matches.
Burton vs Cambridge Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: There is barely anything to separate these two, and our Burton vs Cambridge betting odds view lands on a 2-2 draw. Both sides carry a real goal threat, both have seen both teams score in each of their last four League One games, and neither back line looks watertight. Expect an open, high-scoring afternoon. Cambridge are marginally favoured at 17/10 with 10Bet, but a share of the spoils looks the value call.
Best Bets
Caylan Vickers to score anytime for Burton Albion. Vickers leads the line for Burton and scored on his debut against Wimbledon, making the Brewers' focal point a natural pick to continue his hot start. The model rates his implied probability of finding the net highly, pointing to strong value on the anytime scorer market.
Jack Armer to record Over 0.5 shots on target. Armer is nailed on to start on the left flank for Burton and gets forward regularly, carrying a strong implied probability of landing a shot on target. In a game tipped for goals, that is a tidy angle among our Burton vs Cambridge best bets.
Burton vs Cambridge Bet Builder
Our three-leg Burton vs Cambridge bet builder tips backs a Cambridge win, Louie Appere to score anytime and both teams to score in a fixture that keeps producing goals.
Cambridge are marginally favoured by the market and end a run of two defeats in good heart, so a hard-fought away success carries real appeal at these prices.
Louie Appere is expected to be recalled to lead the line, making the returning front man a natural pick to get on the scoresheet.
Both teams to score is well backed, having landed in four of Burton's last four and four of Cambridge's last four League One matches.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 10/1 and is as short as 6/1 elsewhere.
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Burton vs Cambridge Talking Points
Burton's summer business has given them a real lift, with deadline-day signings Mark O'Mahony and Raphael Borges Rodrigues added to a squad that responded to defeat against Notts County by battering AFC Wimbledon 4-1. Caylan Vickers marked his debut with a goal in that win and looks a live wire up top. Cambridge, though, arrive stubborn and dangerous on the road, having lost just one of their previous ten away matches in all competitions. Neil Harris' side counter well and finish their chances, so the Brewers cannot afford to switch off. With both teams scoring freely and goals a feature of these meetings, an open, entertaining contest looks on the cards.
Burton vs Cambridge Predictions FAQs
When is the Burton vs Cambridge English League One game?
Burton vs Cambridge takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Burton vs Cambridge being played?
The match will be played at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent.
What competition is Burton vs Cambridge in?
Burton vs Cambridge is an English League One fixture.
What is the predicted score for Burton vs Cambridge?
Our Burton vs Cambridge prediction is a 2-2 draw, with both teams expected to score in an open, high-scoring match.
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