Our Barnsley vs Blackpool Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Blackpool in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Barnsley vs Blackpool 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 – Liverpool vs Barnsley
After suffering a 1-4 England FA Cup loss to Liverpool, Barnsley must win to get back on track. In that match, Barnsley recorded 25% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liverpool | 75% | 11 (7) | 1.93 | 109 |
 Barnsley | 25% | 6 (4) | 1.18 | 27 |
Blackpool's Last Match – Ipswich vs Blackpool
Blackpool will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 England FA Cup setback against Ipswich on January 10. In that match, Blackpool had 29% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 71% | 0 (8) | 2.5 | 68 |
 Blackpool | 29% | 0 (3) | 1.31 | 21 |
Barnsley vs Blackpool Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.5 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Blackpool average 2.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Barnsley 10-24
Blackpool 21-16
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.4
Blackpool to win: @3.3