How it finished
Blackburn Rovers beat Burton Albion 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Burton Albion at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Blackburn Rovers 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Burton Albion had 17 shots (7 on target) to Blackburn Rovers' 27 (7), with 36% of the ball against 64%. Expected goals finished 1.6 to 3.6.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers?
Blackburn Rovers beat Burton Albion 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Burton Albion at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Blackburn Rovers 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Burton Albion had 17 shots (7 on target) to Blackburn Rovers' 27 (7), with 36% of the ball against 64%. Expected goals finished 1.6 to 3.6.
What was the final score in Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers?
Burton Albion 1–2 Blackburn Rovers, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Burton Albion 40%, the draw 28% and Blackburn Rovers 32%.
What were the stats in Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers?
Full-time: Possession 36%–64%, Expected goals (xG) 1.6–3.6, Shots 17–27, Shots on target 7–7, Shots inside box 12–20, Big chances 3–5, Corners 6–9, Saves 5–5, Fouls 12–14, Offsides 0–2, Yellow cards 2–1.
Did both teams score in Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers?
Yes — both Burton Albion and Blackburn Rovers scored, finishing 1–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Burton Albion 40%, it finished Blackburn Rovers (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Burton Albion or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.