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 – Peterborough vs Stevenage
Peterborough will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Stevenage on November 25. In that match, Peterborough had 66% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 66% | 0 (1) | 0.71 | 14 |
 Stevenage | 34% | 0 (3) | 1.18 | 10 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Luton
Barnsley will want to continue their winning form after a 5-0 England League 1 victory over Luton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Barnsley recorded 31% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 31% | 0 (8) | 2.18 | 23 |
 Luton | 69% | 0 (1) | 0.45 | 37 |
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 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 2.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.