Stockport vs Burton Albion Predictions

Stockport vs Burton Albion predictions for this League One fixture. Stockport host Burton at Edgeley Park Saturday, targeting a swift League One rebound, while Albion chase consistency in this competitive early-season clash. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League One | Aug 23 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at Edgeley Park

Stockport vs Burton Albion Predictions

Can Stockport Bounce Back or Will Burton Spoil the Party?

• Stockport’s scoring streak: The Hatters have found the net in every League One match this season, averaging over two goals per game at Edgeley Park.
• Burton’s resilience: The Brewers have only been beaten once in all competitions this season, highlighting their knack for staying competitive even when under pressure.
• Goals guaranteed: Both teams have scored in two of Burton’s three league matches, while Stockport’s defence has been breached in back-to-back fixtures.

Best Bet for Stockport vs Burton Albion

There’s always a certain nervous excitement in the air when a side who have started brightly suddenly hit a small wobble. That is exactly the feeling around Edgeley Park right now as Stockport County prepare to welcome Burton Albion in League One this Saturday.

The Hatters, until recently, looked unstoppable. Three wins from three, energy flowing through the team, and the fans already dreaming that this could be a season to remember. Then came Leyton Orient, who checked Stockport’s stride with a 2-2 draw in a pulsating contest. If that wasn’t enough to slow the momentum, Bradford City came along and dished out Stockport’s first defeat of the campaign in midweek. Suddenly, the easy rhythm of those early wins looks slightly less comfortable.

Burton, by contrast, are a team with a stubbornness about them. They’ve not had the most sparkling of starts, but scraping through a penalty shootout against Tranmere in the EFL Cup shows character. A gritty draw with Port Vale and a hard-fought win over Mansfield also suggest that, while they might lack glamour, they’re not short on spirit. Stockport will know full well this won’t be a walk in the park.

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Best Bet: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You, we always keep things simple – one match, one prediction, and nothing else. We don’t believe in drowning readers in multiple tips; instead, we focus on the best bet available. For Stockport County versus Burton Albion, our standout selection is both teams to score.

Here’s why. Stockport’s attacking output has been impressive despite the recent setback. They’ve scored in every league match so far, including twice against a resilient Leyton Orient. Wootton remains the focal point up top, with support coming from Mothersille and Diamond, while Owen Moxon is proving to be a creative spark from midfield. Even when things don’t quite go their way, this side has enough invention to force the issue.

Burton, on the other hand, are no pushovers in the final third. Beesley and Tavares offer pace and unpredictability, and McKiernan floating in behind gives them options to trouble Stockport’s back line. Their 3-2 defeat to Barnsley underlines both their vulnerability and their ability to create chances. And that’s the key – Burton are leaky, but they also have the tools to hurt opponents, especially against a Stockport side missing key figures like Bate, Camps and Edun.

Defensively, Stockport aren’t beyond reproach either. Bradford’s midweek win showed that if you press their back three, gaps appear. Addai in goal has been busy lately, and though he’s capable, he can only withstand so much pressure if Burton commit forward.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn explains:

“Stockport are lively going forward but fragile at the back, while Burton’s mix of resilience and raw attacking options mean they’re rarely kept quiet. This one has goals written all over it for both sides.”

So rather than overthinking the permutations, the logical call is to expect both nets to bulge. Stockport have the better side on paper, but Burton have that doggedness that makes them awkward opponents, and if one team scores, the other is more than capable of responding.

For a correct score, the balance feels like Stockport County 2-1 Burton Albion. The Hatters’ quality should just about see them through, but Burton will almost certainly leave a mark on the game.

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