Burton Albion vs Northampton Predictions

• Burton have won three of their last four games, scoring at least three goals in each of those wins.
• Northampton have won none of their last four on the road, conceding two or more in three of those four.
• Northampton are the fifth worst team in terms of shots on target away from home in League Two.
• Burton are the seventh-best team in terms of shots on target away from home in League One.

Brewers in form at home

The festive period turned out to be a pretty good one for Burton, who claimed nine points from four games in less than two weeks. They may have loosened a little at the back, but they’ve certainly sharpened up in the final third, scoring no less than 11 goals in their last four games.

The Brewers have won each of their last two at home, scoring seven goals in the process. Such form bodes well ahead of a home game against League Two opposition. In general, Burton have been tough to beat at home this term, though they struggled for a while to score goals. Now that they’ve seemingly solved that problem, Nigel Clough’s men will likely go from being tough to face to extremely tough to face at Pirelli Stadium. Not only have they scored seven in their last two at this venue, but they’ve also fired off 42 shots, 15 of which hit the target.

Away-day woes for Cobblers

While Burton have been enjoying themselves at home of late, scoring left, right and centre, Northampton have had a tough time of it on the road.

The Cobblers come into this match having lost three of their last four on the road. Going forward, having failed to score in just one of those four, they have made their mark, though defensive efforts have left plenty to be desired. Sunday’s visitors have conceded ten in their last four on the road, shipping two or more in three of those four. They’ve also won just one of their last seven travelling matches, conceding two or more in five of those seven.

Hosts to do the business

In the betting, ‘Burton to Win & Over 1.5 Goals stands out as a viable option. Burton’s recent efforts at this venue point towards them hurting a visiting side that has been struggling on the road in the division below. While Burton have scored seven in two at Pirelli Stadium, firing off no less than 42 shots in the process, Northampton have conceded multiple goals on a regular basis away from home and are backed to struggle against superior opposition.