Our Barnsley vs Burton Albion Prediction: 1-1
Barnsley vs Burton Albion in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Barnsley vs Burton Albion 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 – Plymouth vs Barnsley
Barnsley will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 England League 1 win against Burton Albion on August 9. In that match, Barnsley recorded 68% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plymouth | 53% | 0 (5) | 1.05 | 60 |
Barnsley | 47% | 0 (8) | 1.16 | 29 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Mansfield
Burton Albion must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 England League 1 defeat against Barnsley on August 9. In that match, Burton Albion recorded 32% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burton Albion | 40% | 0 (5) | 0.67 | 52 |
Mansfield | 60% | 0 (3) | 1.25 | 53 |
Barnsley vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Barnsley 22-16
Burton Albion 12-16
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.75
Burton Albion to win: @4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9



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