Our Barnsley vs Stevenage Prediction: 2-1
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 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
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 – Barnsley vs Blackpool
Barnsley will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Blackpool on January 17. In that match, Barnsley saw 58% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 58% | 0 (3) | 0.72 | 46 |
Blackpool | 42% | 0 (5) | 0.9 | 51 |
Stevenage's Last Match – Exeter vs Stevenage
Stevenage will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Exeter on January 17. In that match, Stevenage recorded 48% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exeter | 52% | 0 (4) | 2.34 | 45 |
Stevenage | 48% | 0 (3) | 0.59 | 58 |
Barnsley vs Stevenage Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.41 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Stevenage average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



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