Barnsley vs Burton Albion - League One

Fixture Preview - 9 August 2025

Match Context & Stakes

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Sat 9 Aug • 15:00 Europe/London
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LossWinLossDrawDraw
Full Time Result
8 on Home Win
Odds: 1.65
Over/Under 2.5
7 on Over 2.5
Odds: 1.70
Both Teams To Score
7 on BTTS Yes
Odds: 1.75

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Match Preview

Barnsley will host Burton Albion at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday, 9 August, in what promises to be an intriguing League One clash. The home side is in solid form, having secured three wins and two draws in their last five matches, while Burton Albion has struggled, managing just one win alongside two draws and two losses. Historically, Barnsley has had the upper hand in their recent encounters, winning five of the last ten meetings, which adds to their confidence going into this fixture. One key angle to consider is Barnsley's attacking prowess, as they have demonstrated a tendency to score frequently, with six of their last ten head-to-head matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Given Burton's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly evident in their recent form, backing Barnsley to win with over 2.5 goals could be a worthwhile bet. With odds of 1.65 for a home victory and 1.7 for over 2.5 goals, there is potential for a high-scoring affair at Oakwell.

Prediction Strength

Full Time Result

Home Win60.6%
Draw25%
Away Win21.1%

Over/Under 2.5

Over 2.558.8%
Under 2.547.6%

Both Teams to Score

BTTS Yes57.1%
BTTS No50%

Mini League Table

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PosTeamPWDLPts
1Stevenage440012
2Cardiff City431010
3Barnsley431010
4Bradford City431010
5Huddersfield Town43019
6Luton Town43019
7Lincoln City43019
8Stockport County42117
9Leyton Orient42117
10Doncaster Rovers42117
11Exeter City42026
12Mansfield Town42026
13Wigan Athletic42026
14AFC Wimbledon42026
15Bolton Wanderers41215
16Burton Albion31114
17Rotherham United31023
18Blackpool41033
19Port Vale40222

Head to Head

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
August 9, 2025Barnsley3–2Burton AlbionLeague One
February 1, 2025Barnsley0–0Burton AlbionLeague One
September 21, 2024Burton Albion1–2BarnsleyLeague One
April 1, 2024Burton Albion1–3BarnsleyLeague One
September 16, 2023Barnsley2–0Burton AlbionLeague One
April 7, 2023Burton Albion2–1BarnsleyLeague One
December 17, 2022Barnsley2–0Burton AlbionLeague One
April 6, 2019Burton Albion3–1BarnsleyLeague One
February 19, 2019Barnsley0–0Burton AlbionLeague One
February 20, 2018Barnsley1–2Burton AlbionChampionship