Our Plymouth vs Barnsley Prediction: 3-1
Plymouth vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 2, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Plymouth 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
Plymouth's Last Match – Plymouth vs Bristol City
Plymouth will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 UK Friendlies setback against Bristol City on July 26. In that match, Plymouth controlled 46% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 26 |
 Bristol City | 54% | 0 (6) | - | 35 |
Barnsley's Last Match – York vs Barnsley
Barnsley will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 UK Friendlies share of the spoils with York on July 22. In that match, Barnsley recorded 50% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 York | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 50 |
 Barnsley | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 63 |
Plymouth vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Plymouth | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Plymouth are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 2.3 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Plymouth 18-15
Barnsley 23-16
What are the odds for this match?
Plymouth to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.7
Barnsley to win: @2.875