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
| Barnsley | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
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.
Barnsley 14-22
Shrewsbury 4-18
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @1.533
Draw: @4.1
Shrewsbury to win: @5.5