Swansea vs Burnley prediction & probabilities (2026-09-12)

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Swansea vs Burnley Cards

2026-09-12 · 15:00
Cards53.9%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 53.9%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
54%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 53.9%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 74.1% for over 2.5 to 19.3% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 53.9%. On the card count, Burnley are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 49.1%, with a level count at 20.6%. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.574.1%

Over 3.553.9%

Over 4.534.4%

Over 5.519.3%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 74.1% 25.9%
3.5 cards 53.9% 46.1%
4.5 cards 34.4% 65.6%
5.5 cards 19.3% 80.7%

Who picks up more cards

Swansea30.4%

Level20.6%

★ ModelBurnley49.1%

Team card lines

Swansea over 1.5

50.4%

Swansea over 2.5

24.0%

Burnley over 1.5

63.8%

Burnley over 2.5

36.9%

Card handicap

Swansea line Swansea Burnley
-1.5 14.8% 85.2%
-0.5 30.4% 69.6%
+0.5 50.9% 49.1%
+1.5 70.9% 29.1%

Red card

Any red card10.4%

Swansea red card1.8%

Burnley red card8.7%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 63.0% 37.0%
22.5 fouls 47.5% 52.5%
24.5 fouls 32.8% 67.3%

This season (2026/27)

1.8Swansea cards per game
9.3Swansea fouls per game
2.5Burnley cards per game
11.5Burnley fouls per game

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Swansea vs Burnley. It tips Burnley for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

53.9%Over 3.5 cards
10.4%Any red card
49.1%Most cards: Burnley
50.4%Swansea over 1.5 cards
63.8%Burnley over 1.5 cards
47.5%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Swansea over 1.5 cards sits at 50.4% and Burnley at 63.8%. A red card for either side is rated at 10.4% (Swansea 1.8%, Burnley 8.7%). This season Swansea have averaged 1.8 cards a game and Burnley 2.5.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

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

The CalibratorRaw model read: 53.9% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 10.4%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianBurnley are the pick to collect more cards at 49.1%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 53.9%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Swansea vs Burnley?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 53.9% for Swansea vs Burnley.

Will there be a red card in Swansea vs Burnley?
The model rates a red card for either side at 10.4%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Swansea vs Burnley?
The model rates Burnley to pick up more cards at 49.1%, with a level count at 20.6%.

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
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 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.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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