Our Burton Albion vs Barnsley Prediction: 3-1
Burton Albion vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Burton Albion 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
Burton Albion's Last Match – Blackpool vs Burton Albion
Burton Albion must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Blackpool on March 28 and regain momentum. In that match, Burton Albion saw 48% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 52% | 0 (4) | 0.77 | 36 |
 Burton Albion | 48% | 0 (1) | 0.05 | 38 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Doncaster
Barnsley must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Doncaster on March 21. In that match, Barnsley recorded 55% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 55% | 0 (4) | 0.73 | 48 |
 Doncaster | 45% | 0 (3) | 1.14 | 50 |
Burton Albion vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Burton Albion | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burton Albion are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Burton Albion 11-10
Barnsley 15-14
What are the odds for this match?
Burton Albion to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.5
Barnsley to win: @3.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Burton Albion: Sulyman Krubally, Dylan Williams, Jasper Moon, Kyran Lofthouse, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Jack Armer, Alex Hartridge, Tyrese Shade, Andy Cannon, Bradley Collins, Jake Beesley
Barnsley: Patrick Kelly, Vimal Yoganathan, Jack Shepherd, Kieran Flavell, Tennai Watson, David McGoldrick, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Tom Bradshaw, Eoghan O'Connell, Luca John Connell, Scott Banks