Our Barnsley vs Brighton Prediction: 0-2
Barnsley vs Brighton in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 0-2 for the match between Barnsley and Brighton.
This Barnsley vs Brighton 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 Reading
Barnsley will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 England League 1 win against Reading on September 13. In that match, Barnsley had 53% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 53% | 0 (5) | 1.88 | 58 |
 Reading | 47% | 0 (5) | 0.92 | 43 |
Brighton's Last Match – Bournemouth vs Brighton
Brighton will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England Premier League loss to Bournemouth on September 13. In that match, Brighton controlled 48% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bournemouth | 52% | 9 (5) | 1.47 | 46 |
 Brighton | 48% | 4 (2) | 0.61 | 47 |
Barnsley vs Brighton Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.64 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.36 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Brighton average 2.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Barnsley 20-14
Brighton 23-11
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @8
Draw: @6
Brighton to win: @1.285