Our Doncaster vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1
Doncaster vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 8, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Doncaster 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
Doncaster's Last Match – Reading vs Doncaster
Doncaster will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Reading on October 25. In that match, Doncaster recorded 44% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 56% | 0 (4) | 0.69 | 59 |
Doncaster | 44% | 0 (6) | 1.57 | 40 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Rotherham
Barnsley must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Rotherham on October 25. In that match, Barnsley recorded 67% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 67% | 0 (4) | 1.15 | 52 |
Rotherham | 33% | 0 (2) | 0.13 | 27 |
Doncaster vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Doncaster | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.59 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.47 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Doncaster are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Doncaster 10-18
Barnsley 16-21
What are the odds for this match?
Doncaster to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.6
Barnsley to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975



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