Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1

Barnsley vs Shrewsbury in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 26, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.

This Barnsley vs Shrewsbury 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 – Barnsley vs Peterborough

Barnsley should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Peterborough on April 21. In that match, Barnsley recorded 55% possession, firing 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Barnsley	55%	0 (4)	0.62	60
Peterborough	45%	0 (3)	0.69	32

Shrewsbury's Last Match – Northampton vs Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury must win to recover from their recent 1-4 England League 1 defeat against Northampton on April 21 and regain momentum. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 62% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Northampton	38%	0 (7)	1.55	47
Shrewsbury	62%	0 (2)	1.79	40

Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Barnsley are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 0.4 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Barnsley to win: @1.533

Draw: @4.1

Shrewsbury to win: @5.5

Barnsley Fixtures

Shrewsbury Fixtures