Barrow welcome Salford City in a matchup between two sides moving in opposite directions. Given Salford's signs of improvement in December, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 away win. The Bluebirds have been struggling at home of late, collecting just 0.25 PPG and concede 2.25 goals per home match. Despite producing a respectable overall expected goals of 1.41, their defensive xGA of 1.74 highlights why they struggle to control games. They have also failed to keep a single clean sheet this season. Barrow forward Kane Hemmings limped off in that defeat, but he is not irreplaceable.
Salford have been in a fine form of late, averaging 1.70 PPG, more than double Barrow’s output. They score 1.90 goals per game and maintain a solid 30% clean-sheet rate, with an expected goals of 1.88 suggesting their attack is consistently dangerous. Their away numbers (1.00 PPG) are modest, but they concede only 1.50 goals on the road, indicating more stability than Barrow. There are no fresh injury worries for Salford City.
Given Salford's better form and stronger stats than Barrow, Away Win should be considered. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals markets are worth considering as both teams’ matches average 3.40 (Barrow) and 3.80 (Salford).
This League 2 match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Barrow vs Salford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Barrow 1 - 2 Salford
Barrow vs Salford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Cole Stockton @ 200 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
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View OfferBarrow Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldllw | 0.70 |
| Home | dlll | 0.25 |
| Away | dddlw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 0.75 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.25 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 80% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.41 | 1.52 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.74 | 1.59 | 1.85 |
Salford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwd | 1.70 |
| Home | lwwwd | 2.17 |
| Away | lldw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 4.67 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.88 | 2.12 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.39 | 1.29 |
Barrow vs Salford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Barrow (8%)
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