Exeter vs Barnsley Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Exeter Logo
Exeter 1.9
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2 : 1
CORRECT SCORE
Barnsley Logo
1.8 Barnsley
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Our Exeter vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1

Exeter vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.

Our prediction is supported by key Exeter vs Barnsley stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.

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Recent Form Insights

Exeter's Last Match – Bolton vs Exeter

Exeter will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Bolton on December 13. In that match, Exeter had 38% possession and 2 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Bolton Logo Bolton
62%0 (5)2.380
Exeter Logo Exeter
38%0 (2)0.7229

Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Leyton Orient

Barnsley will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-2 England League 1 victory over Leyton Orient on December 13. In that match, Barnsley controlled 57% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Barnsley Logo Barnsley
57%0 (5)2.0465
Leyton Orient Logo Leyton Orient
43%0 (2)1.8245

Exeter vs Barnsley Stats

Key Stats

Exeter Barnsley
1.12Attacking Strength1.57
0.78Defence Strength1.26
1.9Points Per Game1.8
6/10WIN6/10
1/10DRAW0/10
5/10Clean Sheets2/10
4/10BTTS5/10
5/10Over 2.5 Goals7/10
1.7Average Scored2

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Exeter are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

Exeter
15-13

Barnsley
16-17

What are the odds for this match?

Exeter to win: @3.2

Draw: @3.5

Barnsley to win: @2.15

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825

Exeter Fixtures

Cardiff - Exeter
December 26, 2025
AFC Wimbledon - Exeter
December 29, 2025
Exeter - Luton
January 1, 2026

Barnsley Fixtures

Barnsley - Mansfield
December 26, 2025
Barnsley - Lincoln City
December 29, 2025
Wigan - Barnsley
January 1, 2026

Exeter Recent Results

  • Wins 50% 5
  • Draws 10% 1
  • Lost 40% 4
  • Goals Scored 1.4/match 14
  • Goals Conceded 1.9/match 19
MatchDateScore
10
Jan
Man City
Exeter
10
1
04
Jan
Huddersfield
Exeter
2
2
01
Jan
Exeter
Luton
1
0
29
Dec
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
0
1
26
Dec
Cardiff
Exeter
1
0
20
Dec
Exeter
Barnsley
3
0
13
Dec
Bolton
Exeter
2
1
09
Dec
Exeter
AFC Wimbledon
1
0
06
Dec
Exeter
Wycombe
4
0
02
Dec
Luton
Exeter
4
0

Barnsley Recent Results

  • Wins 20% 2
  • Draws 20% 2
  • Lost 60% 6
  • Goals Scored 1.0/match 10
  • Goals Conceded 2.4/match 24
MatchDateScore
12
Jan
Liverpool
Barnsley
4
1
01
Jan
Wigan
Barnsley
1
1
29
Dec
Barnsley
Lincoln City
0
2
26
Dec
Barnsley
Mansfield
2
3
20
Dec
Exeter
Barnsley
3
0
13
Dec
Barnsley
Leyton Orient
3
2
09
Dec
Lincoln City
Barnsley
3
1
06
Dec
Peterborough
Barnsley
0
1
02
Dec
Port Vale
Barnsley
5
0
29
Nov
Stockport
Barnsley
1
1

Exeter vs Barnsley Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between Exeter and Barnsley indicates that, in their previous 7 meetings, Exeter has secured 5 victories, Barnsley has won 2 times and 0 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Exeter has scored 13 goals, while Barnsley has netted 6 goals.

MatchDateScore
Exeter - Barnsley20 Dec 20253-0
Barnsley - Exeter01 Apr 20251-2
Exeter - Barnsley14 Dec 20241-2
Barnsley - Exeter27 Jan 20241-2
Exeter - Barnsley07 Oct 20230-1
Exeter - Barnsley28 Mar 20233-1
Barnsley - Exeter08 Oct 20220-2

England League 1 Table & Standings

#TeamMatchesGoals ForGoals AgainstPoints
1
Cardiff Cardiff
25432552
2
Lincoln City Lincoln City
25402648
3
Bradford Bradford
24342546
4
Stockport Stockport
25343042
5
Huddersfield Huddersfield
26453539
6
Bolton Bolton
25322539
7
Luton Luton
25353038
8
Stevenage Stevenage
23272037
9
Reading Reading
24322835
10
Peterborough Peterborough
25333435
11
Wycombe Wycombe
25322833
12
Mansfield Mansfield
23312832
13
AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon
24273331
14
Exeter Exeter
24252330
15
Wigan Wigan
24262730
16
Plymouth Plymouth
25323930
17
Barnsley Barnsley
21333329
18
Leyton Orient Leyton Orient
25364229
19
Blackpool Blackpool
25313729
20
Northampton Northampton
24222829
21
Burton Albion Burton Albion
24233427
22
Rotherham Rotherham
24223524
23
Doncaster Doncaster
24244123
24
Port Vale Port Vale
23183118

Exeter vs Barnsley — FAQs

What is the correct score prediction?
We predict 2-1.

Is BTTS a good bet?
Yes, both teams show scoring potential.

What are today’s 1X2 odds?
Exeter @3.2, Draw @3.5, Barnsley @2.15.

Our Exeter vs Barnsley prediction offers expert insights into this exciting matchup, analyzing key stats, team form and goal expectations to help you make informed betting decisions.

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