Blackpool vs Barnsley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

League One Betting Preview: Blackpool vs Barnsley

Blackpool host Barnsley in this League One encounter at Bloomfield Road, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Over 2.5 Goals Looks Too Good to Miss

When Blackpool clash with Barnsley, we are expecting a few goals to be notched. This has resulted in us betting the Over 2.5 selection on the Total Goals market, with the price of -164 standing out.

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5 Wins for Blackpool in Last 7 H2H Encounters

Blackpool were beaten last game and this was on the road at Sixfields Stadium. Northampton Town claimed a 1-0 victory.

Barnsley claimed a 3-2 home victory over Reading at Oakwell Stadium in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Blackpool triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 3-0 away win was recorded against Barnsley at Oakwell Stadium. Blackpool have won five of the past 7 matches that these teams have played, with Barnsley landing two victories.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Barnsley	7	5	1	1	14	9	5	14:9	16
23	Blackpool	7	1	1	5	7	14	-7	7:14	4

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Blackpool vs Barnsley Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Blackpool vs Barnsley betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two League One teams can yield at least three goals between them. On this basis, we’re playing Over 2.5 Goals at -164 which will give us a nice potential return if this outcome happens.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the League One form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Blackpool vs Barnsley league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackpool games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackpool games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 62.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackpool 1 - 2 Barnsley

A 2-1 win in favor of Barnsley is available at odds of +650. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davis Keillor-Dunn to Score +225

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) has scored four goals in his past five League One games on the road. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +225.

Latest Davis Keillor-Dunn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+575

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Blackpool vs Barnsley Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The 1x2 odds are available for this League One encounter and you can secure +132 that Blackpool are victorious and +163 that Barnsley get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +280.

There are different ways to bet on Blackpool winning and that includes the +102 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Barnsley, you get half stakes refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

+132

X

+280

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+133

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-435

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-135

2

-104

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+128

David McGoldrick Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

David McGoldrick can be backed to find the net anytime at +180, with +450 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Dale Taylor (Blackpool)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+225

Anytime

+575

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Andy Lyons (Blackpool)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Lee Evans (Blackpool)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

CJ Hamilton (Blackpool)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Albie Morgan (Blackpool)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Emil Hansson (Blackpool)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Jake Rooney (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Oliver Casey (Blackpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

George Honeyman (Blackpool)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Michael Ihiekwe (Blackpool)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Hayden Coulson (Blackpool)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

James Husband (Blackpool)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Five Blackpool Losses in Past Ten Home Clashes

Blackpool have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Barnsley have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Barnsley were 2-1 victors against Blackpool last time out at Bloomfield Road. The previous 3 H2H meetings at Bloomfield Road have involved two Blackpool triumphs and just one win for Barnsley.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Blackpool Home Stats		4-1-5	3.20	1.70	1.50	7	3	7	3
Barnsley Away Stats		4-1-5	3.70	1.70	2.00	6	4	7	3

• 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

Blackpool vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Blackpool vs Barnsley team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One as well as the latest injury reports.

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