Doncaster Rovers
- Doncaster Rovers sit 9th in League One with 16 points from 10 games.
- Doncaster have lost their last four consecutive games and have won just one of their last five across all competitions.
- Rovers’ last two outings have been a 3-0 defeat away to Tottenham in the EFL Cup and a 1-0 away defeat to Luton Town in League One, but according to our Doncaster Rovers vs Burton Albion prediction, they are expected to bounce back on Saturday.
- The hosts are press-heavy and create a lot of overloads with their No.10 and full-backs, allowing them to play a fast, fluid style of soccer which has been successful so far this campaign.
Burton Albion
- Burton Albion are 24th in League One with just 5 points from their first 8 games.
- Gary Bowyer’s Burton side have been a solid but unspectacular outfit since his appointment.
- They have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five and their most recent two results have been a 0-0 draw away to Huddersfield Town and a 4-0 thrashing at home to Plymouth Argyle, results which are indicative of their results-driven philosophy.
- They are a compact, disciplined unit who don’t sustain the press for long periods, instead choosing to transition quickly and play a structured set-piece game.
Head-to-Head
Doncaster defeated Burton 2-1 here in the EFL Trophy a year ago , and McCann has instilled a high-energy, attack-first style of play on Rovers which has already seen them score seven goals in five home games in League One (W3, L1).
Key Players
- Owen Bailey
- Owen Bailey leads the line for the host team with five goals in ten appearances and is their most dangerous player.
- Charlie Webster
- Their main attacking threat, Charlie Webster, has scored two goals in eight League One games, but could be key if Burton are to get any joy.
Betting Insights
- Doncaster are strong favourites with the bookmakers, priced at 1.63, while Burton are underdogs at 4.75.
- According to this Doncaster Rovers vs Burton Albion betting tips report, backing Both Teams To Score at 1.9 looks a good bet, though, with the attacking intent of the two sides likely to contribute to goals at either end.
Prediction
- Burton may be defensively organised, but their only hope of winning against such a strong home team is to exploit their set pieces and score on the counter.
- The Rovers have lost one of their five League One home games (W3, D1, L1) and have been impressive on their own patch for the most part, but a recent 1-0 defeat at the hands of Luton suggests they could be vulnerable.
- Our Doncaster Rovers vs Burton Albion betting tips point towards a home win, as Doncaster should win this one.
