Our Barnsley vs Blackpool Prediction: 1-2
Barnsley vs Blackpool in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
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 – Charlton vs Barnsley
Barnsley will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England League 1 loss against Charlton on March 4. In that match, Barnsley recorded 54% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Charlton | 46% | 0 (4) | 0.73 | 62 |
Barnsley | 54% | 0 (3) | 0.38 | 36 |
Blackpool's Last Match – Blackpool vs Peterborough
Determined to get back to winning ways, Blackpool must win after their 0-0 England League 1 draw against Peterborough on March 4. In that match, Blackpool saw 41% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackpool | 41% | 0 (2) | 0.65 | 48 |
Peterborough | 59% | 0 (4) | 0.78 | 39 |
Barnsley vs Blackpool Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.41 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Blackpool average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Barnsley 11-15
Blackpool 17-12
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.4
Blackpool to win: @3