Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.81 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.81Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBarnsley to win ✓65% · @1.81
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.07
Barnsley vs Peterborough preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Barnsley take on Peterborough on Tuesday 17 February, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Oakwell. Barnsley are 23rd with 9 points from 12 games (in the bottom three), while Peterborough sit 22nd on 10 points (in the bottom three). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for Barnsley and 1.1 for Peterborough. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Barnsley to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.81, above our fair price of 1.54, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Barnsley 2–1 Peterborough. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Barnsley65%fair 1.54 · @1.81
Draw13%fair 7.81 · @3.90
Peterborough22%fair 4.47 · @3.80
3.12Expected goals
2.07Barnsley xG
1.05Peterborough xG
65%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–110%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Barnsley 2.1 – 1.1 Peterborough expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Barnsley to win✓
65%
1.54
1.81 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
87%
1.15
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.55
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.65
1.60
Half-time result
Barnsley ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barnsley / FT Barnsley✗
39%
2.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.07
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Form
Barnsley
No recent results on record.
Peterborough
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley and Peterborough.
What is the prediction for Barnsley vs Peterborough?
Our pick is Barnsley to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.81.
Who will win Barnsley vs Peterborough?
On our numbers Barnsley have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Peterborough 22%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley vs Peterborough?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley vs Peterborough?
Our predicted score is Barnsley 2–1 Peterborough, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Barnsley vs Peterborough?
Barnsley vs Peterborough (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Oakwell.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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