Barnsley vs Crewe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026
Barnsley vs Crewe Predictions
We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Barnsley who are trading at odds of -156. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and the Tykes can beat Crewe.
Dive into our Barnsley vs Crewe betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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League One outfit Barnsley host League Two side Crewe in the second round of the EFL Cup at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 25 August.
Barnsley have picked up one point from their first two League One matches, with one draw and one defeat. The Tykes played out a 0-0 away draw against Doncaster Rovers at Eco-Power Stadium last time out.
Crewe Alexandra have started the new League Two campaign with two victories from their opening two matches. The Railwaymen claimed a 1-0 home win over Northampton Town at Mornflake Stadium in their latest outing.
In the first round of the EFL Cup, Barnsley beat League One side Wigan Athletic on penalties at home (1-1 AET), while Crewe triumphed 2-1 at home to League Two outfit Accrington Stanley.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  Barnsley |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 7:12 | 8 |
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Crewe |
9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11:7 | 15 |
Confirmed Lineups
Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rogan Ravenhill (GK), Tyrese Noslin, Sam Gale, Arley Kay, Corey O'Keeffe, Jonathan Bland, Cameron McGeehan, Reyes Cleary, Patrick Kelly, Luke Alker, Makenzie Kirk.
Crewe confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Tom Booth (GK), Phil Croker, Luke Offord, Kyle Ure, Stan Dancey, Josh Stephenson, Charlie McNeill, Luca Moore, Reece Hutchinson, Calum Agius, Adrien Thibaut.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Barnsley can claim a EFL Cup victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -156 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
The EFL Cup form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
If you think Barnsley will win and keep a clean sheet, there is the opportunity to back them to win + Both Teams to Score No at a bigger price than the Full-Time Result selection.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Crewe
Barnsley can be backed to win 3-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Reyes Cleary (Barnsley) can be wagered at +165 to score. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Barnsley to come out on top, three or more goals to be registered merged with both teams to find the net.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. Many bettors like to create a personalised bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Barnsley vs Crewe Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have Barnsley as -156 favourites for this EFL Cup encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 61% likely to triumph. The market suggests that Crewe Alexandra are least likely to win at +380.
Barnsley -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -139 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Crewe. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -172 on the Both Teams to Score market.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to EFL Cup games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Cameron McGeehan is priced at +310 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +120 to find the net anytime.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Barnsley Stats
Crewe Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Barnsley vs Crewe Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Barnsley vs Crewe team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Crewe Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Crewe Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Barnsley Substitutes
- 5Jack Shepherd
- 13Clayton Taylor
- 17Amani Richards
- 34Noah Town
- 37Calum Hudson
- 38Noah Saunders
- 39Leo Farrell
- 44Tayo Dunne
- 51Kieren Flavell
Crewe Substitutes
- 2Lewis Billington
- 5Mickey Demetriou
- 7Jack Lankester
- 9Josh March
- 14Jordan Gibson
- 27Patrick Mlynarski
- 31Luke Unsworth
- 35Noah Bell
- 36Joel Ewusi
Previous Barnsley Lineups
Previous Crewe Lineups
Barnsley Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Stendel
Crewe Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 16 |
| 2 | Bradford | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 16 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 5 | Stockport | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | 13 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 7 | Reading | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 12 |
| 8 | Burton | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:15 | 12 |
| 9 | Wimbledon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 12 |
| 10 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13:11 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:16 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:13 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 10 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Stockport | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:7 | 6 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Burton | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 10 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 13 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 14 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 15 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 16 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 17 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 18 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Wycombe | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Leyton Orient | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 23 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13:10 | 16 |
| 2 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 3 | Crewe | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 11:7 | 15 |
| 4 | Cheltenham | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:14 | 15 |
| 5 | Bristol Rovers | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 6 | York City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 14 |
| 7 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 10 | Gillingham | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:9 | 13 |
| 11 | Rochdale | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 12 | Tranmere | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12:12 | 11 |
| 13 | Swindon | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:13 | 11 |
| 14 | Shrewsbury | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 11 |
| 15 | Newport | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12:12 | 10 |
| 16 | Accr. Stanley | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13:14 | 10 |
| 17 | Rotherham | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11:12 | 10 |
| 18 | Fleetwood | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 19 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 20 | Exeter | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5:6 | 9 |
| 21 | Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:13 | 7 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Bristol Rovers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Salford | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 12 |
| 4 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Swindon | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 8 | Accr. Stanley | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Crewe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 10 | Exeter | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 11 | Rochdale | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 12 | Newport | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 14 | Chesterfield | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 8 |
| 15 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 16 | Gillingham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 17 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 19 | Rotherham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Oldham | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 21 | Fleetwood | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
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