Burton vs Stockport County Prediction & Betting Tips (24 February)

Burton’s meeting with Stockport County in League One comes at a tense moment in the season, with the Brewers still glancing over their shoulders at the relegation places while the visitors chase promotion. Recent weeks have at least brought signs of resilience at the Pirelli Stadium: a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Luton, followed by a vital 1-0 home victory over Rotherham, underlined their ability to scrap for points when it matters. That Rotherham win, explored in more depth in our earlier preview at 0-1, showcased a more compact defensive shape and a willingness to press higher in key phases, something they will need again against one of the division’s most confident attacking sides.

Even so, Burton’s inconsistency remains a concern. The 2-2 draw at Port Vale and the 2-2 home stalemate with Cardiff showed both their spirit and their fragility, while the 1-2 defeat to Doncaster at the Pirelli reminded everyone how quickly control can slip away, a fixture we framed as another tight clash in our 0-1 style analysis. News over the past couple of months has focused on Burton’s need to turn draws into wins and cut out late lapses, with their league position hovering around the lower reaches of the table. The narrative around the club is one of survival, small margins, and the hope that recent tweaks in midfield balance can finally bring a sustained run of form.

Stockport County arrive with a very different storyline, one built on momentum and ambition. Their recent 4-2 home win over Wigan, highlighted in our earlier breakdown at 0-1, underlined the attacking threat they carry, while a gritty 2-1 success away at Plymouth and a composed 2-1 victory at Blackpool, for which we also prepared a detailed preview at 0-1, showed they can grind out results on the road. Mixed into that run were tighter affairs—a 0-0 draw at Bradford and another stalemate with Leyton Orient—but the broader picture over the last couple of months is of a side firmly embedded in the promotion race and increasingly comfortable managing different game states.

Put together, this clash feels like a classic meeting of a team fighting to stay afloat and another pushing hard for elevation, with recent news cycles framing Burton as under pressure and Stockport as one of the division’s more complete outfits. Burton’s home crowd and improved organisation give them a chance to frustrate, yet Stockport’s superior form, deeper bench and habit of edging close contests tilt the balance their way. With both sides accustomed lately to tight scorelines and late drama, our view is that the visitors’ extra quality in both boxes will eventually tell, and we are therefore predicting a 0 : 1 correct score in Stockport County’s fav