Barnsley vs Exeter Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

League One Betting Preview: Barnsley vs Exeter

Barnsley meet Exeter at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 7 March.

We think the Total Goals market gives us plenty of value on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 at the available price of -156. We anticipate Barnsley and Exeter to notch the goals which can land a payout.

Barnsley were beaten 1-0 at Oakwell Stadium in their last game, being turned over at home to Wycombe Wanderers.

Exeter City hosted Burton Albion in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at St. James Park, Exeter.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Exeter have won the last two encounters against Barnsley. The most recent was a 3-0 home victory at St. James Park, Exeter following a 2-1 away win at Oakwell Stadium. The past 7 meetings between these teams have seen five Exeter wins and two Barnsley triumphs.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Barnsley	32	12	8	12	53	54	-1	53:54	44
15	Exeter	34	11	9	14	39	40	-1	39:40	42

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Barnsley vs Exeter Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Barnsley vs Exeter with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We look set for a relatively high-scoring League One clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to getting the best possible value. There are odds of -156 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the League One experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Barnsley vs Exeter league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Exeter games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Exeter games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

According to the odds, there’s a 61% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 2 - 1 Exeter

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Barnsley winning 2-1. Odds of +550 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David McGoldrick to Score +150

David McGoldrick (Barnsley) has scored five goals in his past five League One games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +150 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest David McGoldrick Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+390

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Barnsley vs Exeter 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.

At betting odds of -105, the bookies make Barnsley probable winners and there’s a 51% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this League One encounter. Exeter City are the +250 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Barnsley, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -112. You might instead think that Exeter +0.5 at -127 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+260

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+135

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-417

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-112

2 Hcp +0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+125

You will find favourite David McGoldrick at +390 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +150 that he finds the net any time.

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+150

Anytime

+390

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Jayden Wareham (Exeter)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Sonny Cox (Exeter)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Josh Magennis (Exeter)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Reece Cole (Exeter)

First

+375

Anytime

+950

Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)

First

+425

Anytime

+1050

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Johnly Levi Yfeko (Exeter)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Jack Fitzwater (Exeter)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jack Aitchison (Exeter)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jack McMillan (Exeter)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Danny Andrew (Exeter)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Maël de Gevigney (Barnsley)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Barnsley have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Exeter have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous six matches. The Grecians have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

When the sides last met at Oakwell Stadium, Exeter beat Barnsley 2-1. Exeter boast a 100% win record for the past 3 H2H meetings at Oakwell Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barnsley Home Stats		5-2-3	3.80	2.20	1.60	8	2	7	3
Exeter Away Stats		2-4-4	2.70	1.30	1.40	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Barnsley vs Exeter Lineups & Team News

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