Our Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley Prediction: 1-2
Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-2 for the match between Bristol Rovers and Barnsley.
This Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley 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
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers must win to recover from their recent 0-3 England FA Cup defeat against Ipswich on January 12 and regain momentum. In that match, Bristol Rovers controlled 32% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 68% | 0 (4) | 2.88 | 67 |
 Bristol Rovers | 32% | 0 (1) | 0.1 | 19 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Crawley Town
Barnsley will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 England League 1 victory over Crawley Town, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Barnsley recorded 44% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 44% | 13 (8) | 2.11 | 45 |
 Crawley Town | 56% | 10 (6) | 1.32 | 32 |
Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol Rovers | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Bristol Rovers 5-20
Barnsley 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol Rovers to win: @3.75
Draw: @3.75
Barnsley to win: @1.833