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.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 62% | 0 (5) | 2.3 | 80 |
Exeter | 38% | 0 (2) | 0.72 | 29 |
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.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 57% | 0 (5) | 2.04 | 65 |
Leyton Orient | 43% | 0 (2) | 1.82 | 45 |
Exeter vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Exeter | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.57 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2 |
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



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