Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBarnsley to win ✗58% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.53
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.66
Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley preview and prediction
The match
The EFL Trophy sees Fleetwood Town take on Barnsley on Tuesday 6 October, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Highbury Stadium. Fleetwood Town are 2nd with 7 points from 3 games, while Barnsley sit 2nd on 3 points.
Form guide
Fleetwood Town's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Salford City 0–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Barnsley's last 5: LDDLL Most recently they lost to Leeds United U21 3–4 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 1.5 for Fleetwood Town and 2.5 for Barnsley. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Fleetwood Town 21%, draw 21%, Barnsley 58%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Fleetwood Town 1–2 Barnsley. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Fleetwood Town21%fair 4.70 · @3.10
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @3.80
Barnsley58%fair 1.72 · @1.80
4.00Expected goals
1.51Fleetwood Town xG
2.49Barnsley xG
65%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–37%
1–17%
2–26%
0–26%
2–35%
From our goals model: Fleetwood Town 1.5 – 2.5 Barnsley 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✗
58%
1.72
1.80
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Barnsley ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barnsley / FT Barnsley✗
39%
2.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.66
–
Form
Fleetwood Town – last 6
LLLLWD
3 Oct
@ Salford City
0–1
L
26 Sep
vs Rochdale
1–2
L
22 Sep
@ Oldham
0–1
L
19 Sep
@ Barnet
1–3
L
16 Sep
vs Sheffield Utd
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Newport County
1–1
D
0.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Barnsley – last 6
LDDLLW
22 Sep
vs Leeds United U21
3–4
L
19 Sep
vs Leicester
1–1
D
15 Sep
@ Peterborough
3–3
D
12 Sep
@ Plymouth
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Stevenage
1–5
L
2 Sep
vs Blackpool
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Fleetwood Town and Barnsley.
What is the prediction for Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley?
On our numbers Fleetwood Town have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Barnsley 58%.
How many goals will there be in Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley?
Our predicted score is Fleetwood Town 1–2 Barnsley, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley?
Fleetwood Town vs Barnsley (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Highbury Stadium.
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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