Barrow vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Barrow vs Preston

Barrow host Preston in this EFL Cup match at SO Legal Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 12 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

There’s a value bet when it comes to backing Preston who are trading at a price of -108. You can squeeze plenty of juice from the odds when it comes to this Full-Time Result pick and the visitors can defeat Barrow.

Barrow were beaten 2-0 at SO Legal Stadium in their last game, being turned over at home to Milton Keynes Dons in League Two.

Preston North End drew on their travels in their previous game. A 1-1 Championship scoreline was played out against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Paul Heckingbottom's team recorded three shots on goal and had 42% possession, with Milutin Osmajic finding the net.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Barrow	46	9	9	28	45	78	-33	45:78	36

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Preston	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7	55:62	60

Barrow vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Barrow vs Preston betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think Preston stand a strong chance of victory when they compete in this EFL Cup game, with our pick providing lots of value. Secure the odds of -108 that the visitors are able to get the job done.

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 EFL Cup experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Barrow vs Preston EFL Cup & league stats:

• Barrow have lost their last 2 games.

The top betting apps make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you consider Preston to be too short for the victory but anticipate that they will manage a win to nil, then you can back them on the Result + BTTS No market at a larger price.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barrow 0 - 1 Preston

You can secure odds of +575 that Preston are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Barrow vs Preston 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 bookies have Preston North End as -116 favourites for this EFL Cup clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 54% likely to win. If you’re searching for a different slant, Barrow are available at +310.

Preston are -119 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Barrow +0.5 at -108 instead.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. There’s literally nothing to split BTTS Yes and BTTS No and that’s highlighted as you can get -116 for each selection.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to EFL Cup games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+265

2

-116

Half-Time Result

1

+330

X

+120

2

+138

Double Chance

1X

-111

12

-370

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+180

2

-278

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-108

2 Hcp -0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-116

There is +230 available that Milutin Osmajic finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +525.

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Robbie Brady (Preston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Lewis Gibson (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Liam Lindsay (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Andrew Hughes (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Andrija Vukcevic (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jordan Storey (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Barrow Stats

Preston Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Barrow vs Preston Lineups & Team News

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