Our Barrow vs Preston Prediction: 1-5
Barrow vs Preston in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-5 for the match between Barrow and Preston.
This Barrow vs Preston prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barrow's Last Match – Barrow vs Milton Keynes Dons
Barrow will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England League 2 loss to Milton Keynes Dons on August 9. In that match, Barrow saw 46% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barrow | 46% | 0 (0) | 0.25 | 61 |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 54% | 0 (5) | 0.95 | 47 |
Preston's Last Match – QPR vs Preston
Preston will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England Championship draw with QPR on August 9. In that match, Preston controlled 33% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 67% | 9 (4) | 0.8 | 37 |
 Preston | 33% | 7 (3) | 0.83 | 56 |
Barrow vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Barrow | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 2.42 |
| 1.47 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barrow are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Preston average 0.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Barrow 11-7
Preston 9-16
What are the odds for this match?
Barrow to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.6
Preston to win: @1.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975