Predictions for the League One game Wycombe Wanderers vs. Burton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers - Burton Albion betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Wycombe Wanderers host Burton Albion at Adams Park on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 in League One’s 14th round. Wycombe sit 15th on 15 points, while Burton are 12th with 17. The hosts will look to turn home advantage into a win, but both teams arrive with similar recent records.
Our betting tips for Wycombe vs Burton
Wycombe have the stronger head-to-head record and are priced as clear favourites, though their home results this season have been mixed. Burton have shown they can find the net, and their latest victory gives them some momentum. For today’s football prediction, the home win is the main selection, with both teams to score offering an alternative based on the sides’ goal records.
- Betting tip: Wycombe Wanderers to win (Tip 1) — odds 1.55 at Mozzart. Wycombe’s recent results are steady, with two wins, two draws and one defeat across their last five matches. Their previous meeting with Burton ended in a convincing 3–0 home win, and they have avoided defeat in each of the last five head-to-head encounters. Adams Park has not been an easy venue for Wycombe this season, so this is not a risk-free pick, but the home side’s historical edge makes the 1X2 market appealing.
- Betting tip: Both teams to score — Yes — odds 1.80 at Bet365. Wycombe have scored 19 goals and conceded 23 in 12 league matches, while Burton have scored 18 and let in 19 across 13 games. Those totals suggest both defences can be breached, and Burton’s recent 2–1 win over Leyton Orient shows they can contribute in attack. Wycombe also drew 1–1 in their latest outing, making “Yes” a reasonable second sports betting tip, even though the previous direct meeting finished 3–0.
Comparing the best odds for the match
The best listed price for a Wycombe win is 1.55 at Mozzart. The draw is available at 4.50 with Paripesa, while Burton to win is priced at 5.75 at Bet365. For both teams to score, the Yes option is 1.80 at Bet365, and No is 2.00 at 1win. These prices support our preference for Wycombe, while the BTTS market offers a separate angle if you expect both attacks to make an impact. Odds can change, so check the latest prices and terms before placing a wager. Our experience comparing bookmakers can help readers assess markets and find suitable options; for more information, see our best betting sites page.
Wycombe Wanderers performance check
Wycombe have collected 15 points from 12 matches, leaving them 15th in the table ahead of this fixture. Their record stands at three wins, six draws and three defeats, with 19 goals scored and 23 conceded. The high number of draws points to a side that has often stayed competitive without consistently turning close games into victories. Their recent run across all competitions is more encouraging: two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five.
The latest result was a 1–1 away draw against AFC Wimbledon, also recorded as their most recent League One match. That point keeps the team ticking over, but Tom Hounsell will want his players to be more decisive in front of goal and more secure at the back. Wycombe’s home record is a concern: one win, three draws and two defeats from six games at Adams Park. They have scored 19 overall, but the 23 goals conceded underline why a clean sheet cannot be taken for granted.
Burton Albion’s current form and league position
Burton arrive two places above Wycombe in 12th, with 17 points from 13 matches. Gary Bowyer’s side have won four, drawn five and lost four, scoring 18 goals and conceding 19. Their numbers are close to Wycombe’s, although Burton have played one more league game and have a slightly better points total. Two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions mirrors the hosts’ recent form.
The Brewers come into this match after a 2–1 home victory over Leyton Orient, a result that should provide confidence before the trip to Adams Park. Away from home, however, their record has been uneven: two wins, one draw and three defeats. Burton have shown they can score on the road, but they have also struggled to collect points consistently. Bowyer’s challenge will be to carry the attacking intent from the Leyton Orient win into a difficult away fixture while limiting the spaces Wycombe can exploit.
The last direct duels
Wycombe have had the upper hand in the last five meetings across all competitions. They have won three, while the other two ended in draws; Burton have not won any of those encounters. The most recent meeting, in both the overall record and League One, finished 3–0 to Wycombe at home. That result gives the hosts a psychological boost, though it should not be treated as a guarantee of another comfortable win.
The head-to-head pattern strengthens the case for Wycombe, especially with the fixture again taking place at Adams Park. Still, Burton’s current league position is higher, and their recent form is just as strong on paper. The past meetings are a useful factor in assessing the matchup, but the teams’ present-day performances and Burton’s away record also matter.
Match outlook and final prediction
This looks like a close contest between two sides with comparable recent form, but Wycombe have two advantages: home ground and a strong recent record against Burton. The hosts have drawn frequently and have not been dominant at Adams Park, so a narrow win appears more plausible than a one-sided result. Burton’s 2–1 win last time out and their 18 goals this season mean they should not be dismissed, particularly if Wycombe’s defensive vulnerabilities reappear.
Our main prediction is a Wycombe Wanderers home win, with the 3–0 result from the previous meeting and the unbeaten five-game head-to-head run supporting Tip 1. The odds of 1.55 reflect the hosts’ status as favourites, but the risk is that their home form has produced only one win in six. Both teams to score is a complementary option: each side has shown enough attacking output to find the net, although Wycombe’s latest direct win ended without a Burton goal. Overall, the preferred outcome is Wycombe to edge the match, with a possible scoreline of 2–1.
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Performance
Wycombe Wanderers performance of the last 5 home matches
Burton Albion performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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1
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Huddersfield Town AFC
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25 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 |
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2
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Stockport County
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23 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 11 |
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3
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Oxford United
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22 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
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4
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Bradford City
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22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
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5
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Plymouth Argyle
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22 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 |
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6
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Reading FC
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21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 12 |
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7
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Cambridge United
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21 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
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8
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Luton Town FC
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20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 4 |
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9
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Sheffield Wednesday
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19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
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10
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Mansfield Town
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18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 |
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11
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Leicester City FC
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18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 3 |
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12
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Burton Albion
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17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 19 | -1 |
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13
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Stevenage FC
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15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 4 |
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14
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Milton Keynes Dons
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15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -3 |
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15
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Wycombe Wanderers
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15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 23 | -4 |
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16
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Leyton Orient
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14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 |
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17
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AFC Wimbledon
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13 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -11 |
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18
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Doncaster Rovers
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12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -3 |
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19
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Notts County
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11 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 |
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20
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Blackpool FC
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11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -4 |
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21
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Peterborough United
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10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -10 |
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22
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Bromley FC
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9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 30 | -19 |
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23
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Barnsley FC
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8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -10 |
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24
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Wigan Athletic FC
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7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 20 | -12 |
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