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Burton Albion FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Sat 4 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Burton Albion FC vs Rochdale AFCLeague One .

Match Details

  • Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
  • Referee Wade Smith
  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Referee Nicholas Barnard

Head-to-Head

3
2
Burton Albion FC 5 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rochdale AFC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Rochdale AFC H 1–2 L
12 Nov Vikingur Gota A 0–2 L
29 Oct Celtic FC H 3–4 L
10 Sep FC Alashkert H 0–1 L
13 Aug MOL Fehervar FC H 0–0 D
21 Jul Vikingur Gota H 4–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W
03 Dec MOL Fehervar FC H 2–1 W
22 Oct Celtic FC H 1–1 D
20 Oct Vikingur Gota A 1–0 W
12 Oct FC Alashkert A 2–1 W
07 Aug MOL Fehervar FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Rochdale AFC kicks off things out of here…
  • 2' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jake Buxton on 2 minutes.
  • 7' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Brad Inman puts Rochdale AFC on the lead.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 22' A stunning finish from Brad Inman — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 37' Callum Camps needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' Ben Fox is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jake Buxton at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Rochdale AFC have won 206 goals from 140 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Fox on 60 minutes.
  • 64' The whistle greets Brad Inman as he departs to be replaced by Joe Thompson.
  • 69' David Perkins has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 140 appearances.
  • 71' The deadlock is broken! Liam Boyce gets on the scoresheet on 71 minutes.
  • 73' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Callum Camps exits the field as Ryan Delaney enters on 73.
  • 78' Calvin Andrew gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Aaron Wilbraham and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Jamie Allen has done his job and it is now time for David Templeton to step up.
  • 87' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Williams on 88.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rochdale AFC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for: Burton Albion FC or Rochdale AFC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC30% Draw28% Rochdale AFC42%
Actual: Rochdale AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
70%
Burton Albion FC or Rochdale AFC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC23% Draw48% Rochdale AFC29%
Actual: Rochdale AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Rochdale AFC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% 70%
+0.5 59% 41%
+1 59% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% 8%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
25%
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
31%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.