History of the Bradford City v Burton Albion fixture
Bradford City prepare to entertain Burton Albion at Valley Parade on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 3 of the 5 contests have been draws however, with the other 2 won by Bantams.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Valley Parade was earlier this season, as the Bantams squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in an League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 27 Oct | Burton Albion | 1 - 0 | Bradford City | League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 25 Sep | Bradford City | 3-2 | Burton Albion | League Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Bradford City | 1 - 1 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Burton Albion | 2 - 2 | Bradford City | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 19 Apr | Bradford City | 1 - 1 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Burton Albion | 3 - 0 | Bradford City | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Burton Albion | 1 - 1 | Bradford City | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bradford City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 6 conceded.
Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Brewers have hit 11 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Bradford City's total of 65 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Burton Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 73 points from 44 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 11 |
| Burton Albion | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Bantams, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bradford City | 4 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Burton Albion | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here