Barnsley and Exeter City go head to head in a League One encouter that promises goals. Therefore, we predict a 3-2 home win. The Tykes are coming off a 1–0 loss at Wycombe but have no fresh injury concerns. Their home form is decent, winning 40% of games and averaging 2.00 goals scored per match at Oakwell. Offensively, Barnsley are high-scoring, with an average of 1.80 goals per game overall, though their defense concedes 2.00 per match, highlighting some vulnerability.
The Grecians, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency, drawing and losing most of their recent matches, but forward Josh Magennis could start after scoring as a substitute last weekend. Exeter’s away record is slightly better than at home, with 1.50 points per game on the road and averaging 2.00 goals scored away, making them a threat in attack. Both teams have a history of goal-filled clashes: 86% of their H2H meetings went over 1.5 goals, and BTTS occurred in 57% of matches.
As Barnsley are a real force to be reckoned with at home and Exeter struggle to win on the road, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win. Additionally Over 1.5 Goals seem appealing as 2 or more goals have landed in 86% of H2H clashes.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Barnsley vs Exeter prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Barnsley 3 - 2 Exeter
Barnsley vs Exeter Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-2 @ 2200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Over 4.5 Goals @ 400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: David McGoldrick @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: David McGoldrick @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Barnsley 0 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Barnsley +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 12.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Barnsley to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Barnsley to Win/Barnsley to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Barnsley - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferBarnsley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwdldwlwl | 1.20 |
| Home | wddwl | 1.60 |
| Away | dlllw | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 3.60 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.49 | 1.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.47 | 1.74 |
Exeter Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdlddddld | 1.20 |
| Home | wlddld | 1.00 |
| Away | wddd | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.83 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.83 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.51 | 1.05 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.23 | 1.49 |
Barnsley vs Exeter Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Barnsley (29%)
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Exeter (71%)
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