Our Barrow vs Salford City Prediction: 1-1
Barrow vs Salford City in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Barrow vs Salford City 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
Barrow's Last Match – Tranmere vs Barrow
Barrow will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 England League 2 victory over Tranmere on December 29. In that match, Barrow had 30% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tranmere | 70% | 0 (8) | 1.76 | 75 |
 Barrow | 30% | 0 (6) | 2.25 | 40 |
Salford City's Last Match – Salford City vs Fleetwood Town
Salford City must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 2 draw against Fleetwood Town on December 29. In that match, Salford City recorded 51% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salford City | 51% | 7 (3) | 2.38 | 53 |
 Fleetwood Town | 49% | 5 (5) | 0.79 | 51 |
Barrow vs Salford City Stats
Key Stats
| Barrow | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barrow are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Salford City average 1.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Barrow 14-20
Salford City 19-19
What are the odds for this match?
Barrow to win: @3.7
Draw: @3.25
Salford City to win: @2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925