Barnsley aim to build on their impressive 3–1 win over Stevenage, a result driven by standout performances from McGoldrick and Keillor-Dunn. As Northampton are not regarded as good travellers, we predict a 3-0 home win. The Tykes have been far stronger at home this season, collecting 1.80 points per game and scoring 2.00 goals per home match. However, defensive reliability remains an issue, with Barnsley failing to keep a single clean sheet and conceding 1.80 goals per home game.
Northampton, meanwhile, travel as a struggling side sitting 23rd. The likely absence of key defender Jon Guthrie only adds to their problems after a 2–0 defeat to Reading. Their away form is particularly poor, earning just 0.20 points per game and scoring only 0.40 goals per away match, while conceding 2.20. They also fail to score in 60% of their away fixtures, highlighting a serious lack of attacking threat.
H2H meetings have traditionally been open, with 100% BTTS and 80% over 2.5 goals, though current form suggests Barnsley may take control of this matchup. Therefore, Over 2.5 goals market should be considered, alongside Home Win and Barnsley Over 1.5 as Northampton have been struggling on the road of late.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Barnsley vs Northampton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Barnsley 3 - 0 Northampton
Barnsley vs Northampton Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: David McGoldrick @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: David McGoldrick @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Barnsley -0.5 @ -143 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
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View OfferBarnsley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdlw | 1.10 |
| Home | wllww | 1.80 |
| Away | ldldl | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.80 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.46 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.16 | 1.79 |
Northampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllll | 0.80 |
| Home | wdwll | 1.40 |
| Away | lldll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.62 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.12 | 1.85 |
Barnsley vs Northampton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Barnsley (40%)
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Northampton (20%)
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