Our Barnsley vs Plymouth Prediction: 1-2
Barnsley vs Plymouth in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Barnsley vs Plymouth 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
Barnsley's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Barnsley
Barnsley must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Burton Albion on April 3. In that match, Barnsley recorded 47% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 53% | 0 (4) | 1.63 | 60 |
 Barnsley | 47% | 0 (3) | 1.51 | 31 |
Plymouth's Last Match – Plymouth vs Bolton
After suffering a 1-2 England League 1 loss to Bolton, Plymouth must win to get back on track. In that match, Plymouth controlled 51% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 51% | 0 (4) | 1.46 | 68 |
 Bolton | 49% | 0 (3) | 1.52 | 32 |
Barnsley vs Plymouth Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.86 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.53 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 2.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Barnsley 13-12
Plymouth 21-12
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.6
Plymouth to win: @2.25
Lineups
Barnsley: David McGoldrick, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Reyes Cleary, Owen Goodman, Jack Shepherd, Jonathan Bland, Eoghan O'Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Patrick Kelly, Tom Bradshaw, Luca John Connell
Plymouth: Ronan Curtis, Alex Mitchell, Conor Hazard, Malachi Boateng, Jamie Paterson, Joe Edwards, Lorent Tolaj, Owen Oseni, Mathias Ross, Owen Dale, Wesley Harding