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League One Showdown: Exeter City Host Burton Albion in Crucial Mid-Table Clash
Exeter City welcome Burton Albion in a League One fixture where both sides have shown recent attacking impetus. While the hosts have been drawing plenty of games, Burton arrive on the back of a strong win, setting up a potentially open contest.
This fixture pits Exeter's established home possession game against a Burton side showing signs of recent offensive improvement. The hosts will likely seek to build from the back, utilizing their higher passing accuracy and aiming for wide overloads given their significant corner kick counts at home. Burton, on the other hand, might look to exploit transitions, especially if Exeter push high, though their own possession and passing statistics suggest they may struggle to consistently retain the ball in dangerous areas. The recent scoring form of Burton, particularly their last outing, suggests they could pose a greater threat than their overall away record implies, potentially leading to a more open game than the season averages might suggest.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Exeter City has drawn 66.7% of their last three matches, while Burton Albion have won 66.7% of their last three.
- • Burton Albion's most recent match saw them score 3 goals and concede 0, a significant improvement on their season averages.
- • Exeter City averages over 13 shots per game at home in their last three outings, indicating attacking intent despite recent draws.
AI Prediction
The odds suggest a relatively even contest, with Exeter slightly favoured at home. While Exeter's overall form is solid, their recent string of draws, particularly at home, is concerning for them. Burton's explosive recent form, culminating in a resounding win, cannot be ignored. The attacking numbers from both sides in the last three games, and particularly Burton's most recent result, point towards goals at both ends and a potentially higher-scoring encounter. A draw feels like the most probable outcome for these two teams.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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Team recent
Exeter City Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Bolton | 1 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Peterborough | 3 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Wycombe | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Northampton | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Mansfield Town | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Rotherham | 0 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Reading | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Port Vale | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Stevenage | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Huddersfield | 2 - 2 |
Exeter City have demonstrated a solid home record this season, averaging over a goal and a half per game while conceding less than one. Their overall season figures show a team that can score but also one that has struggled to convert draws into wins, with over 40% of their matches ending all square. Recent form has seen them continue this trend, with three consecutive draws, though their home performances in this period have been a mixed bag, featuring a very poor attacking output in one fixture contrasted with a strong showing in another. They tend to dominate possession at home and are generally disciplined, picking up few cards.
Burton Albion Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Wycombe | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Stockport County | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Luton | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Rotherham | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Port Vale | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Doncaster | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Cardiff | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Bolton | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Lincoln | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Huddersfield | 3 - 1 |
Burton Albion present a curious recent form guide. Overall, they've lost over 40% of their matches and concede more than they score, particularly struggling away from home where their win percentage dips significantly. However, their last three games have been impressive, boasting two wins and a draw, with a particularly striking goal difference in that short span. Their most recent outing was a dominant 3-0 victory, showcasing a much-improved attacking edge. Despite this recent surge, their away possession numbers are low, and their passing accuracy across the season is a notable weakness.
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Lineups
Exeter City
(3-4-2-1)
Burton Albion
(3-4-1-2)