Tuesday's football game at Sixfields Stadium pits together Northampton and Barnsley, the two teams that have little to play for in the season finale. Anyhow, we predict a 2-1 away win as Northampton are having a season to forget. The hosts head into this clash already relegated and in dreadful form, losing all of their last ten matches with 0.00 points per game. Defensive frailties have defined their season, conceding 2.50 goals per match while keeping no clean sheets. Injuries to Shaw and Wormleighton only add to their problems, with morale clearly low heading into the final rounds.
Barnsley, meanwhile, have little left to play for as they sit mid-table, but their form has at least been more stable, averaging 0.80 points per game. The Tykes have struggled for wins but remain competitive, scoring 1.00 goal per match while conceding 1.40. The potential inclusion of David McGoldrick and Georgie Gent could give them a slight attacking boost.
Considering Northampton’s poor form, we believe that there is big value in betting on Away Win. Additionally, BTTS (consistent 100% H2H trend) and Over 2.5 goals bets seem appealing (frequent in past meetings).
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Northampton vs Barnsley prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Northampton 1 - 2 Barnsley
Northampton vs Barnsley Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: David McGoldrick @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: David McGoldrick @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Barnsley 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Barnsley +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -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 @ -400 Odds
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View OfferNorthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llllllllll | 0.00 |
| Home | lll | 0.00 |
| Away | lllllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.33 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 2.50 | 2.67 | 2.43 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 71% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Expected Goals | 1.01 | 0.98 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 2.03 | 1.59 | 2.22 |
Barnsley Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddldlwddll | 0.80 |
| Home | dlld | 0.50 |
| Away | ddwdll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.75 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.52 | 1.37 |
Northampton vs Barnsley Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Northampton (17%)
6 Matches
Barnsley (33%)
Northampton vs Barnsley Past Results
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