Our Liverpool vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1
Liverpool vs Barnsley in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday January 12, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Liverpool vs Barnsley 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
Liverpool's Last Match – Arsenal vs Liverpool
Liverpool will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 England Premier League draw with Arsenal on January 8. In that match, Liverpool controlled 52% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal | 48% | 5 (4) | 0.45 | 57 |
 Liverpool | 52% | 4 (0) | 0.36 | 35 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Wigan vs Barnsley
Determined to get back to winning ways, Barnsley must win after their 1-1 England League 1 draw against Wigan on January 1. In that match, Barnsley saw 61% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wigan | 39% | 0 (4) | 1.9 | 51 |
 Barnsley | 61% | 0 (3) | 0.58 | 62 |
Liverpool vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Liverpool | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Liverpool are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.4 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Liverpool 15-8
Barnsley 14-20
What are the odds for this match?
Liverpool to win: @1.166
Draw: @8.5
Barnsley to win: @13