Value bet: Blackpool to win @ 3.05 – our chance 39% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultBarnsley to win ✓40% · @2.18
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 12.09
Barnsley vs Blackpool: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Barnsley welcome Blackpool to Oakwell for a League One fixture on Wednesday 2 September (19:45 WAT). In the table, Barnsley are 23rd, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 12 matches; Blackpool are 19th (lower half) with 12. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Barnsley, last 5: WWDLD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Leyton Orient, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Blackpool, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Peterborough, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Barnsley 1.3 xG, Blackpool 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Barnsley 40%, draw 21%, Blackpool 39%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Blackpool to win @3.05 – the bookmaker implies 33%, our ratings say 39%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Barnsley 1–1 Blackpool. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Barnsley40%fair 2.49 · @2.18
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.55
Blackpool39%fair 2.59 · @3.05
2.60Expected goals
1.32Barnsley xG
1.28Blackpool xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Barnsley 1.3 – 1.3 Blackpool expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Barnsley to win✓
40%
2.49
2.18
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.71
1.57
Draw no bet
Barnsley (draw no bet)✓
51%
1.96
–
Asian handicap
Blackpool +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.42
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.15
First team to score
Barnsley to score first
47%
2.13
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barnsley / FT Barnsley✗
22%
4.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
12.09
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Recent results
Barnsley – last 6
WWDLDD
29 Aug
@ Leyton Orient
3–1
W
25 Aug
vs Crewe
3–2
W
22 Aug
@ Doncaster
0–0
D
15 Aug
vs Bromley
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Wigan
1–1
D
2 Aug
@ Guiseley AFC
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Blackpool – last 6
WLWDWL
29 Aug
vs Peterborough
4–0
W
25 Aug
vs Lincoln
1–4
L
22 Aug
@ Stockport County
2–1
W
15 Aug
vs Wycombe
1–1
D
8 Aug
@ Grimsby
3–1
W
1 Aug
vs Port Vale
0–1
L
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley and Blackpool.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Barnsley vs Blackpool?
On our numbers Barnsley have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Blackpool 39%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley vs Blackpool?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Our predicted score is Barnsley 1–1 Blackpool, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Barnsley vs Blackpool?
Barnsley vs Blackpool (League One) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Oakwell.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
