Our Barnsley vs Northampton Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 3, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Barnsley vs Northampton 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 – Liverpool vs Barnsley
Barnsley will hope to recover from their recent 1-4 England FA Cup setback against Liverpool on January 12. In that match, Barnsley recorded 25% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liverpool | 75% | 11 (7) | 1.93 | 109 |
 Barnsley | 25% | 6 (4) | 1.18 | 27 |
Northampton's Last Match – Bolton vs Northampton
Determined to get back to winning ways, Northampton must win after their 0-0 England League 1 draw against Bolton on January 4.
Barnsley vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.5 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Northampton average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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