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ChampionshipSeason 2017

Burton Albion vs Preston

9 December 2017 at 15:00Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent
Referee: Keith Stroud

Match Summary

Preston defeated Burton Albion 2:1. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

Burton Albion vs Preston Head to Head Results· 3

Burton Albion and Preston have met 3 times — Burton Albion won 0, Preston won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Preston leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Preston are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2018.

Drawn
1
·
2
wins
Total goals
6 · 2.0/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Meetings

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Highest-scoring game: 21 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Burton Albion have recorded 1 win, 5 draws and 0 defeats. Preston show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Preston dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
1
4 meetings
3
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (25%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

12 Sept 201717/183.84/3.47/2.05
5 Jun 201817/181.54/4.08/7.01
26/11/1616/172.13/3.37/3.80
1 Feb 201716/172.50/3.34/3.00

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 26.0%Draw 28.8%Away 48.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.603.402.04
Max4.003.512.06
Market favourite:Preston · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market24.9%27.8%47.3%
Public market24.4%27.8%47.8%

Burton Albion vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Preston (49%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Burton AlbionHalf-time:00Preston
11Shots17
6Shots on target7

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Burton Albion

W 23D 24L 45
Over 2.547
Goals scored87

Away Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026