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Burton vs Barnsley

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League One 2025/2026 Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent
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Match Events

7'
Sub
O'Connell E. In: Bland J.
Out: O'Connell E.
11'
Connell L.
46'
Sub
Krubally S. In: Webster C.
Out: Krubally S.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this League One 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Burton
39%
Draws
30%
Barnsley
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Barnsley lately — more wins on the board than Burton.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Regular League One 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.6%
Burton Clean Sheet 23%
Barnsley Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Burton Barnsley
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 7 8
Draws 10 9
Losses 11 11
Goals Scored 0.5 1
Goals Conceded 1 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 0.50 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 3, 2026 League One
Burton vs Barnsley
1:1
Aug 9, 2025 League One
Barnsley vs Burton
3:2
Feb 1, 2025 League One
Barnsley vs Burton
0:0
Sep 21, 2024 League One
Burton vs Barnsley
1:2
Apr 1, 2024 League One
Burton vs Barnsley
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Burton Compare

Top Goalscorer Webster C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.38
Avg xA / game 0.25

Barnsley Compare

Top Goalscorer McGoldrick D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Burton 33 / 100
Barnsley 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Burton Barnsley

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BAR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Barnsley conceded in 86% of 28 recent games.

Attacking prowess: Burton scored in 68% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.

Burton went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Burton VS Barnsley
0.5 Goals Scored 1
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
50% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Burton

(Home)
22 Jul
Burton
0 : 1
Birmingham
18 Jul
Burton
0 : 3
Leicester
11 Jul
Alfreton
0 : 0
Burton
02 May
Leyton Orient
2 : 2
Burton
25 Apr
Burton
1 : 1
Exeter
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Barnsley

(Away)
25 Jul
Scarborough Athletic
0 : 2
Barnsley
18 Jul
Blackburn
3 : 0
Barnsley
11 Jul
York City
2 : 1
Barnsley
04 Jul
Matlock
0 : 2
Barnsley
02 May
Barnsley
1 : 3
Stockport County
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City463110589:41103
2Cardiff462710990:5091
3Stockport County4622111371:5877
4Bradford City4622111358:5177
5Bolton461918970:5275
6Stevenage4621121349:4675
7Luton4621111468:5674
8Plymouth462271775:6373
9Huddersfield4618131574:6467
10Mansfield4616171362:5065
11Wycombe4617121769:5863
12Reading4616151564:6063
13Blackpool461792054:6560
14Doncaster461792050:6960
15Barnsley4615141768:7359
16Wigan4614141849:5856
17Burton4613151850:6054
18Peterborough461582364:6853
19AFC Wimbledon461582351:7253
20Leyton Orient4614102259:7152
21Exeter4612132152:6149
22Port Vale4610122436:6142
23Rotherham4610112541:7141
24Northampton46982939:7435
Promotion - Championship (Main)
Promotion - League One 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
Relegation - League Two (Main)