Prediction Notts County - Burton today 21:00 29/08/2026.

English Football League One
Notts County

Notts County

20:11FT
Burton

Burton

HDP FT
Notts County
Burton
Opening
0
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Pre-match
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Opening
2.5
u
Pre-match
3.5
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Opening
Pre-match

Notts CountyNotts County
Positive30%
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Notts County demonstrate explosive attacking ability, such as their 3-0 victory over Salford City, scoring three goals in the first half, showing their potential to create open and effective play against weaker opponents.
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The starting lineup remains stable with key players such as goalkeeper James Belshaw, defenders Nicholas Tsaroulla and Jacob Bedeau, midfielder Oliver Cooper, and forward Callum Roberts, who have maintained consistent performance in the last two matches.
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The ability to maintain points through draws (5/10 matches) demonstrates Notts County's composure in high-pressure situations, despite not yet having managed to secure a win.
Neutral40%
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Notts County is in 15th place in the English Football League One table after 2 matches, with a record of 2 draws and no wins or losses yet, reflecting a balance but not enough to make a breakthrough
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The 5-3-2 tactical formation has been consistently maintained in the last two matches, showing stability but also limiting flexibility when facing teams with fast attacking styles.
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An average goal-scoring rate of 1.3 per game (13 goals in 10 games) and a 40% clean sheet rate (4 games) shows that Notts County can create opportunities but still have defensive weaknesses.
Negative30%
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Notts County is going through an unstable phase with a sequence of results D-W-W-L-L-L-D-D-D-D, reflecting a lack of confidence and the ability to maintain good form in matches
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The defense's serious mistakes, such as the 0-5 defeat against Alfreton Town and the 0-2 loss against Nottingham, highlight a lack of concentration and coordination in defensive play
BurtonBurton
Positive30%
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In the first season of EFL One 2026-2027, Burton demonstrated an impressive goal-scoring performance, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while maintaining the ability to score in both matches played (100% both teams scoring ratio).
Neutral30%
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Burton is maintaining a fixed tactical system with a 3-4-2-1 formation, without significant changes according to the opponent, creating stability in play but also limiting variability
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Players absent such as Sebastian Revan (defender) and James Jones (midfielder) do not affect the starting lineup because the substitute teammates have performed effectively, showing a balance in personnel.
Negative40%
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Burton is going through an unstable period with a win rate of only 20% (2 wins) in their last 10 matches, along with weak defensive capability (conceded 12 goals, averaging 1.2 goals per game) and only managed to keep a clean sheet in 2 matches.
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Burton frequently makes defensive mistakes, leading to many draws and losses, especially when facing strong teams like Leicester (0-3), Blackburn (1-2), or Birmingham (0-1)
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Burton received a total of 10 yellow cards in 10 matches, showing a lack of focus and discipline in confrontational situations, especially in tense matches such as Burton vs Leicester (3 yellow cards) or Burton vs Derby County (2 yellow cards)
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Notts County displayed a clear tactical advantage with their 5-3-2 formation, allowing them to control the game and maintain a stable attacking performance (1.3 goals per game), despite defensive weaknesses (3 goals per game on average). Burton, on the other hand, lacked flexibility in their play and were vulnerable to exploitation from gaps caused by their disorganized defensive system, although they still possess a dangerous counterattacking ability. Both teams face challenges in maintaining defensive solidity, but Notts County tend to control the ball and create clearer chances due to the balance between their lines. However, Burton could cause an upset if they effectively capitalize on quick counterattacks, although this depends largely on the concentration of Notts' defense. The match promises to be tense with fierce competition between two systems that each have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Prediction for the match between Notts County and Burton is 2-1.
Expert Prediction:
Notts County-0.25 @1.95