Our Barnsley vs Crawley Town Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Crawley Town in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 4, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Barnsley and Crawley Town.
This Barnsley vs Crawley Town 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 Wrexham
Barnsley will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Wrexham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Barnsley recorded 41% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 41% | 8 (3) | 0.49 | 25 |
Wrexham | 59% | 12 (5) | 1.8 | 49 |
Crawley Town's Last Match – Exeter vs Crawley Town
Crawley Town must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 4-4 England League 1 draw against Exeter on December 29. In that match, Crawley Town controlled 45% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exeter | 55% | 12 (7) | 1.03 | 75 |
Crawley Town | 45% | 9 (5) | 1.31 | 34 |
Barnsley vs Crawley Town Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Crawley Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.56 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Crawley Town average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Barnsley 12-14
Crawley Town 16-21
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @1.55
Draw: @4.1
Crawley Town to win: @5.5