Plymouth vs Barnsley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Plymouth vs Barnsley

Recently relegated Plymouth host Barnsley in this League One match at Home Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 2 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see at least three goals scored when Plymouth clash with Barnsley. As a result, we’ll go for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and the odds of -154 look really attractive.

Plymouth Argyle lost when last in Championship action. In a home game at Home Park, they were turned over 2-1 by Leeds United. The Pilgrims ended up with just 22% possession, with Sam Byram (own goal) bagging the goal.

Barnsley won their previous game 4-2. This was an away victory at Select Car Leasing Stadium against Reading.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Oakwell Stadium, with Barnsley claiming the home win. Beating Plymouth by a 3-0 scoreline. In the previous 3 H2H matches, we have seen two Barnsley victories and one Plymouth win.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Plymouth	40	18	5	17	61	56	5	61:56	59
13	Barnsley	38	13	12	13	60	61	-1	60:61	51

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Confirmed Lineups

Plymouth confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luca Ashby-Hammond (GK), Victor Palsson, Kornel Szucs, Brendan Galloway, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu, Matthew Sorinola, Malachi Boateng, Bradley Ibrahim, Bali Mumba, Xavier Amaechi, Caleb Watts.

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Murphy Cooper (GK), Mael Durand de Gevigney, Marc Roberts, Jack Shepherd, Josh Earl, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Caylan Vickers, David McGoldrick, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Plymouth vs Barnsley Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Plymouth vs Barnsley betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

There is a generous -154 available when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be scored and that looks too good an opportunity to miss. Bet on at least three goals to be netted in this League One clash.

The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Plymouth vs Barnsley league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Barnsley games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Barnsley games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 2 of the last 3 games between these teams.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -154 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Plymouth 2 - 1 Barnsley

Plymouth are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jon Russell to Score +650

Jon Russell (Barnsley) has registered five goals in his past five League One games. There are odds of +650 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Jon Russell Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

--100

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Plymouth 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 draw is available at +270 if you believe that this League One clash will finish level, with Barnsley at +135 and Plymouth Argyle chalked up at +163 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

A win for Barnsley would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get +107 that they overcome Plymouth going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -213 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+270

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+133

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-189

12

-400

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-106

2

-135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+148

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Caleb Roberts (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Bali Mumba (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Joe Edwards (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kornél Szűcs (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Maël de Gevigney (Barnsley)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Victor Pálsson (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Plymouth have secured six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Barnsley have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Plymouth beat Barnsley 1-0 when they last met at Home Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Plymouth Home Stats		6-1-3	3.30	1.90	1.40	8	2	8	2
Barnsley Away Stats		3-1-6	3.70	1.60	2.10	7	3	8	2

• 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

Plymouth vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Plymouth vs Barnsley team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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