Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
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The Burton vs Stockport County prediction story writes itself: a rescheduled League One game at the Pirelli Stadium, kicking off at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, February 24, 2.256, with both teams chasing very different dreams. It was meant to be played on February 14, but Burton’s FA Cup run (including that breathless extra-time test against West Ham) pushed this one into a midweek slot where legs can feel heavy and decisions feel louder.
Burton sit 19th and are starting to look like a side that has remembered it’s allowed to be stubborn. The Brewers followed a vital 1-0 win over Rotherham with a dramatic 1-1 draw at Luton on February 21, rescued by Fabio Tavares in the 90+2 minute. Moments like that don’t just earn points, they buy belief.
Stockport arrive 5th and still talk like promotion contenders because they play like it most weeks. After a narrow loss to Bradford, they hit back by beating Wigan 4-2 on February 21. They’ve also been one of the league’s best travellers, with seven away wins, which matters when you’re walking into a tight stadium on a Tuesday night.
Gary Bowyer has leaned into a 3.4-1-2, asking Burton to “suffocate space” and “box clever” against the top sides. Expect pace from Tyrese Shade and a direct outlet in Jake Beesley, with Burton trying to keep the middle crowded and the game uncomfortable.
Dave Challinor’s Stockport are more about front-foot habits: high-intensity pressing, quick wide combinations, and a striker who finishes chances. Kyle Wootton (15 league goals) leads the line, with Jack Diamond often providing the width that stretches back threes. Challinor also warned about discipline, noting how “jeopardy increases” now and how “sloppiness” can punish you—especially given this head to head.
That head to head leans Stockport: three straight wins (2-1, 2-1, 3-0), including the last meeting on 2.254-11-23 when Stockport won 3-0. Burton do have upset in their locker though—like that 1-2 away win at Bradford on 2.255-11-08 at massive 5.0 betting odds.
Let’s talk sports betting angles and what the numbers suggest for this Burton vs Stockport County prediction. The 1X2 betting odds are Home 3.2, Draw 3.4, Away 2.25—pricing Stockport as rightful favourites, helped by their higher squad market value (€12.95m vs €7.97m) and stronger away record.
Why does X2 fit the story? The model expects Stockport to control about 58% possession (Burton 42%), with shot volume close but tilted away: 14 shots and 4 on target for Stockport, versus 12 shots and 3 on target for Burton. That points to pressure without a goal-fest—more “patient squeeze” than “goal avalanche.”
Corners are interesting: Burton are projected for 7, Stockport for 5 (12 total). That can happen when an underdog defends deep and clears often—giving Burton set-piece chances even if Stockport have more of the ball. Cards are predicted at just 1 each, which supports the Under 3.4 angle: fewer stoppages, fewer chaotic swings, more controlled phases.
The AI leans to 0:1, with 0:0sports betting readers, that’s also why the safer X2 stands out over chasing bigger prices—because Burton’s recent late drama suggests they won’t fold easily.
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Stockport County didn't play better in the last H2H match!
X2 -263
Stockport to win or draw with odds of -2632 125
Stockport is expected to win with odds of 125Under 3.5 -333
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 100
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -172
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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0:1
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 Stockport |
23-Aug-25
2:1
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| Stockport |
29-Mar-25
2:1
| Burton |
| Burton |
23-Nov-24
0:3
| Stockport |
Recent Matches of Burton| 07 Mar | L |
Burton
| 0 |
Stevenage
| 1 |
| 03 Mar | D |
Exeter
| 1 |
Burton
| 1 |
| 28 Feb | L |
Wycombe
| 3 |
Burton
| 0 |
| 24 Feb | W |
Burton
| 3 |
Stockport
| 0 |
| 21 Feb | D |
Luton
| 1 |
Burton
| 1 |
| 17 Feb | W |
Burton
| 1 |
Rotherham
| 0 |
| 14 Feb | L |
Burton
| 0 |
West Ham
| 1 |
| 07 Feb | D |
Port Vale
| 2 |
Burton
| 2 |
| 03 Feb | L |
Burton
| 1 |
Doncaster
| 2 |
| 31 Jan | D |
Burton
| 2 |
Cardiff
| 2 |
Recent Matches of Stockport
| 03 Mar | W |  Doncaster |
0 | Stockport |
1 |
| 28 Feb | L |  Stevenage |
2 | Stockport |
1 |
| 24 Feb | L | Burton |
3 | Stockport |
0 |
| 21 Feb | W | Stockport |
4 |  Wigan |
2 |
| 17 Feb | L |  Bradford City |
1 | Stockport |
0 |
| 10 Feb | W |  Port Vale |
0 | Stockport |
4 |
| 07 Feb | D | Stockport |
0 |  Leyton Orient |
0 |
| 31 Jan | W | Stockport |
2 |  Plymouth |
1 |
| 27 Jan | W |  Blackpool |
1 | Stockport |
2 |
| 24 Jan | D |  Cardiff |
1 | Stockport |
1 |
England - League One| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln | 35 | 65-31 | 74 |
| 2 |
Cardiff | 35 | 68-38 | 72 |
| 3 |
Bolton | 36 | 53-36 | 64 |
| 4 |
Bradford | 35 | 45-39 | 61 |
| 5 |
Stockport | 34 | 47-43 | 56 |
| 6 |
Huddersfield | 36 | 56-46 | 55 |
| 7 |
Reading | 35 | 53-46 | 54 |
| 8 |
Stevenage | 34 | 38-35 | 54 |
| 9 |
Wycombe | 36 | 52-39 | 53 |
| 10 |
Plymouth | 35 | 51-51 | 49 |
| 11 |
Luton | 35 | 45-44 | 47 |
| 12 |
Barnsley | 33 | 55-55 | 47 |
| 13 |
Peterborough | 35 | 50-49 | 46 |
| 14 |
AFC Wimbledon | 34 | 42-48 | 46 |
| 15 |
Exeter City | 35 | 40-42 | 42 |
| 16 |
Mansfield Town | 33 | 39-37 | 41 |
| 17 |
Burton Albion | 36 | 39-51 | 40 |
| 18 |
Doncaster | 34 | 37-57 | 39 |
| 19 |
Wigan | 34 | 36-47 | 38 |
| 20 |
Blackpool | 35 | 41-55 | 38 |
| 21 |
Leyton Orient | 34 | 45-58 | 36 |
| 22 |
Rotherham | 35 | 33-48 | 35 |
| 23 |
Northampton | 36 | 31-48 | 35 |
| 24 |
Port Vale | 32 | 26-44 | 27 |
