Our Barnsley vs Exeter Prediction: 2-2
Barnsley vs Exeter in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Barnsley vs Exeter 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
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Wycombe
Barnsley must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Wycombe on March 3. In that match, Barnsley controlled 45% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 45% | 0 (0) | 0.18 | 16 |
 Wycombe | 55% | 0 (3) | 1.07 | 20 |
Exeter's Last Match – Exeter vs Burton Albion
Exeter will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England League 1 stalemate against Burton Albion on March 3. In that match, Exeter had 65% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Exeter | 65% | 0 (4) | 0.87 | 23 |
 Burton Albion | 35% | 0 (2) | 1.25 | 17 |
Barnsley vs Exeter Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Exeter average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Barnsley 18-20
Exeter 14-17
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.7
Exeter to win: @3.2
Lineups
Barnsley: David McGoldrick, Luca John Connell, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Reyes Cleary, Owen Goodman, Corey O'Keeffe, Adam Phillips, Eoghan O'Connell, Jack Shepherd, Vimal Yoganathan, Tom Bradshaw
Exeter: Carlos Mendes, Liam Oakes, Pierce Sweeney, Ilmari Niskanen, Luca Woodhouse, Jack McMillan, Joe Whitworth, Jack Aitchison, Ryan Rydel, Ethan Brierley, Jayden Wareham