Our Barnsley vs Huddersfield Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Huddersfield in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Barnsley vs Huddersfield 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 Rotherham
Barnsley will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England EFL Cup victory over Rotherham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Barnsley saw 62% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 62% | 11 (3) | 1.51 | 48 |
 Rotherham | 38% | 7 (7) | 1.51 | 47 |
Huddersfield's Last Match – Sunderland vs Huddersfield
Determined to get back to winning ways, Huddersfield must win after their 1-1 England EFL Cup draw against Sunderland on August 26. In that match, Huddersfield controlled 30% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland | 70% | 0 (4) | 0.95 | 76 |
 Huddersfield | 30% | 0 (4) | 0.37 | 19 |
Barnsley vs Huddersfield Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Huddersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.58 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Huddersfield average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.