Our Peterborough vs Barnsley Prediction: 1-1
Peterborough vs Barnsley in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 6, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Peterborough vs Barnsley 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Swindon vs Peterborough
Peterborough will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England EFL Trophy defeat against Swindon on December 2. In that match, Peterborough had 61% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swindon | 39% | 0 (3) | 0.63 | 30 |
 Peterborough | 61% | 0 (6) | 1.66 | 59 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Port Vale vs Barnsley
After suffering a 0-5 England EFL Trophy loss to Port Vale, Barnsley must win to get back on track. In that match, Barnsley recorded 55% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 45% | 0 (9) | 2.07 | 52 |
 Barnsley | 55% | 0 (6) | 0.75 | 43 |
Peterborough vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 2.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.