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 – Blackpool vs Barnsley
Barnsley will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Blackpool on September 20. In that match, Barnsley had 63% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 37% | 0 (3) | 0.49 | 48 |
 Barnsley | 63% | 0 (1) | 0.66 | 63 |
Brighton's Last Match – Brighton vs Tottenham
Brighton will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 England Premier League stalemate against Tottenham on September 20. In that match, Brighton controlled 36% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton | 36% | 8 (4) | 1.27 | 30 |
 Tottenham | 64% | 8 (3) | 1.22 | 88 |
Barnsley vs Brighton Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.64 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.36 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Brighton average 2.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Barnsley 18-13
Brighton 21-12
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @8.5
Draw: @6
Brighton to win: @1.285