Burnley vs Derby prediction & probabilities (2026-09-19)

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Burnley vs Derby Cards

2026-09-19 · 15:00
Cards55.6%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 55.6%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
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model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 55.6%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Line by line, the read runs from 75.4% for over 2.5 to 20.7% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 55.6%. Head to head on cards, Derby are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 54.3%, with a level count at 19.6%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.575.4%

Over 3.555.6%

Over 4.536.1%

Over 5.520.7%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 75.4% 24.6%
3.5 cards 55.6% 44.4%
4.5 cards 36.1% 63.9%
5.5 cards 20.7% 79.3%

Who picks up more cards

Burnley26.1%

Level19.6%

★ ModelDerby54.3%

Team card lines

Burnley over 1.5

47.6%

Burnley over 2.5

21.8%

Derby over 1.5

67.9%

Derby over 2.5

41.5%

Card handicap

Burnley line Burnley Derby
-1.5 12.1% 87.9%
-0.5 26.1% 73.9%
+0.5 45.7% 54.3%
+1.5 66.1% 33.9%

Red card

Any red card10.7%

Burnley red card6.1%

Derby red card4.9%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 61.9% 38.1%
22.5 fouls 46.3% 53.7%
24.5 fouls 31.7% 68.3%

This season (2026/27)

2.3Burnley cards per game
10.9Burnley fouls per game
2.3Derby cards per game
13.6Derby fouls per game

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Burnley vs Derby. The model leans toward Derby for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.

55.6%Over 3.5 cards
10.7%Any red card
54.3%Most cards: Derby
47.6%Burnley over 1.5 cards
67.9%Derby over 1.5 cards
46.3%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Burnley over 1.5 cards sits at 47.6% and Derby at 67.9%. A red card for either side is rated at 10.7% (Burnley 6.1%, Derby 4.9%). This season Burnley have averaged 2.3 cards a game and Derby 2.3.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 55.6% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 10.7%, a low-probability event, but one that reshapes every line when it lands.
The DisciplinarianDerby are the pick to collect more cards at 54.3%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 55.6%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Burnley vs Derby?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 55.6% for Burnley vs Derby.

Will there be a red card in Burnley vs Derby?
The model rates a red card for either side at 10.7%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Burnley vs Derby?
The model rates Derby to pick up more cards at 54.3%, with a level count at 19.6%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0223Calibration error
50,317Matches graded

In 11,115 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 18 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 71.5%✗ 62.4%✗ 62.6%✓ 68.8%✓ 60.0%✓ 71.6%✓ 66.2%✓ 61.5%✓ 62.7%✓ 55.1%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Betis vs Getafe2026-09-17Over 3.5 71.5%Miss
Malaga vs Villarreal2026-09-17Over 3.5 62.4%Miss
Ath Madrid vs Osasuna2026-09-16Over 3.5 62.6%Miss
La Coruna vs Sevilla2026-09-16Over 3.5 68.8%Hit
Barcelona vs Santander2026-09-16Over 3.5 60.0%Hit

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