Burton Albion vs Reading: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Burton Albion

W D L W D

20th place in England League 1

3-2

28/01/2025 15:45

Reading

W D L W W

7th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Burton Albion vs Reading on 28 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Burton Albion vs Reading preview before placing your bet.

Burton Albion will face Reading in England League 1 on January 28, 2025 at 15:45.
Burton Albion are currently 20th with 47 points after 46 matches.
Reading sit 7th with 75 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.35.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2025-01-28

Burton Albion vs Reading - Prediction & Odds

Burton Albion

Reading

2025-01-28 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Birmingham City	111	46	34	9	3	84	31	53
02 Wrexham	92	46	27	11	8	67	34	33
03 Stockport County	87	46	25	12	9	72	42	30
04 Charlton Athletic	85	46	25	10	11	67	43	24
05 Wycombe Wanderers	84	46	24	12	10	70	45	25
06 Leyton Orient	78	46	24	6	16	72	48	24
07 Reading	75	46	21	12	13	68	57	11
08 Bolton Wanderers	68	46	20	8	18	67	70	-3
09 Blackpool	67	46	17	16	13	72	60	12
10 Huddersfield Town	64	46	19	7	20	58	55	3
11 Lincoln City	61	46	16	13	17	64	56	8
12 Barnsley	61	46	17	10	19	69	73	-4
13 Rotherham United	59	46	16	11	19	54	59	-5
14 Stevenage Borough	57	46	15	12	19	42	50	-8
15 Wigan Athletic	56	46	13	17	16	40	42	-2
16 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	49	65	-16
17 Mansfield Town	54	46	15	9	22	60	73	-13
18 Peterborough United	51	46	13	12	21	68	81	-13
19 Northampton Town	51	46	12	15	19	48	66	-18
20 Burton Albion	47	46	11	14	21	49	66	-17
21 Crawley Town	46	46	12	10	24	57	83	-26
22 Bristol Rovers	43	46	12	7	27	44	76	-32
23 Cambridge United	38	46	9	11	26	45	73	-28
24 Shrewsbury Town	33	46	8	9	29	41	79	-38

Head To Head

01/10/2024 15:00

Reading

3 - 1

Burton Albion

ENG L1

20/04/2024 10:00

Burton Albion

3 - 2

Reading

ENG L1

30/09/2023 10:00

Reading

0 - 0

Burton Albion

ENG L1

30/01/2018 15:45

Burton Albion

1 - 3

Reading

ENG LCH

23/12/2017 11:00

Reading

1 - 2

Burton Albion

ENG LCH

07/05/2017 07:00

Burton Albion

2 - 4

Reading

ENG LCH

Reading

33%

Draw

17%

Burton Albion

50%

Burton Albion Last 6 matches

25/01/2025 11:00

Burton Albion 4 - 2 Rotherham United

ENG L1

21/01/2025 15:45

Wigan Athletic 1 - 2 Burton Albion

ENG L1

18/01/2025 11:00

Crawley Town 1 - 1 Burton Albion

ENG L1

04/01/2025 08:30

Burton Albion 0 - 1 Northampton Town

ENG L1

01/01/2025 11:00

Burton Albion 2 - 2 Peterborough United

ENG L1

29/12/2024 11:00

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Burton Albion

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Reading

25/01/2025 11:00

Leyton Orient 2 - 0 Reading

ENG L1

18/01/2025 11:00

Reading 1 - 3 Stockport County

ENG L1

11/01/2025 11:00

Reading 1 - 1 Burnley

ENG FAC

04/01/2025 11:00

Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Reading

ENG L1

01/01/2025 11:00

Cambridge United 1 - 3 Reading

ENG L1

29/12/2024 11:00

Reading 2 - 1 Mansfield Town

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Burton Albion

Reading

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.43

Scored

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

31 (67%)15 (33%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

34 (74%)12 (26%)

Burton Albion

Recent matches

Reading

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Burton Albion

Reading

Shots

Burton Albion

Total shots

9.52 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 2.42

Reading

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

87 total

Avg. 3.22

Burton Albion Pass Reading

Total passes

15081

Avg. 328 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

17329

Avg. 377 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Burton Albion

Played games

Reading

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.28

4.20

193

Corners

192

4.17

22.76

1047

Throw-ins

985

21.41

2.17

100

Offsides

1.89

3.13

144

GK saves

170

3.70

Burton Albion

DISCIPLINARY

Reading

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

1.61

0.13

0.07

10.26

472

Fouls

520

11.30

16.50

759

Tackles

750

16.30

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How We Build the Burton Albion vs Reading Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Burton Albion vs Reading on 28 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Burton Albion vs Reading Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Burton Albion's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Reading's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Burton Albion and Reading sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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