Our Barnsley vs Stevenage Prediction: 1-2
Barnsley vs Stevenage in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Barnsley vs Stevenage 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 be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 England FA Cup defeat against Liverpool on January 12. In that match, Barnsley saw 25% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, 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 |
Stevenage's Last Match – Luton vs Stevenage
Stevenage will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Luton on January 10. In that match, Stevenage recorded 43% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Luton | 57% | 0 (6) | 2.52 | 46 |
Stevenage | 43% | 0 (3) | 1.25 | 53 |
Barnsley vs Stevenage Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.5 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Stevenage average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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