Our Birmingham vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-0
Birmingham vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 5, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Birmingham and Barnsley.
This Birmingham vs Barnsley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Birmingham's Last Match – Bristol Rovers vs Birmingham
Birmingham will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Bristol Rovers, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Birmingham recorded 65% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers | 35% | 0 (3) | 2.01 | 28 |
Birmingham | 65% | 0 (3) | 1.09 | 42 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Exeter
Barnsley must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England League 1 defeat against Exeter on April 1. In that match, Barnsley had 64% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 64% | 9 (5) | 1.07 | 46 |
Exeter | 36% | 7 (5) | 1.02 | 29 |
Birmingham vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.27 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Birmingham 16-8
Barnsley 12-16
What are the odds for this match?
Birmingham to win: @1.333
Draw: @5
Barnsley to win: @7.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975