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.

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.

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
13	Barnsley	31	12	8	11	53	53	0	53:53	44
20	Blackpool	34	10	7	17	40	54	-14	40:54	37

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Confirmed Lineups

Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Daniel Imray, Michael Ihiekwe, Oliver Casey, Hayden Coulson, Josh Bowler, George Honeyman, Albie Morgan, Scott Banks, Niall Ennis, Ashley Fletcher.

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Tennai Watson, Jack Shepherd, Josh Earl, Nathanael Ogbeta, Jonathan Bland, Luca Connell, Caylan Vickers, Adam Phillips, David McGoldrick, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

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.

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.

Over 2.5 Goals backers in search of larger odds could consider the Result & Total Goals market. This involves getting a bigger price if you’re correctly able to predict a team to win.

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Our Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -164 Bet Now

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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

+220

First

+550

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Blackpool vs Barnsley 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 1x2 odds are available for this League One encounter and you can secure +148 that Barnsley are victorious and +150 that Blackpool get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +270.

There are different ways to bet on Barnsley winning and that includes the +112 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Blackpool, 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 -189.

League One matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+270

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+133

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-435

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

David McGoldrick can be backed to find the net anytime at +170, with +410 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+170

Anytime

+410

Dale Taylor (Blackpool)

First

+195

Anytime

+500

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Andy Lyons (Blackpool)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Lee Evans (Blackpool)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

CJ Hamilton (Blackpool)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Albie Morgan (Blackpool)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Emil Hansson (Blackpool)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Jake Rooney (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Oliver Casey (Blackpool)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Michael Ihiekwe (Blackpool)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

George Honeyman (Blackpool)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Hayden Coulson (Blackpool)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

James Husband (Blackpool)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

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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