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Salford vs Barrow

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League Two 2025/2026 Peninsula Stadium, Salford
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Match Events

20' Event
Graydon R.
Assist: Awe Z.
52'
Gordon J.
59'
Sub
Earing J. In: Newby E.
Out: Earing J.

AI Match Summary

Salford in this League Two 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Salford.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Salford
20%
Draws
40%
Barrow
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Barrow haven't matched Salford's recent run of results.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Salford taking it.
  • Regular League Two 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • Salford have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Salford Clean Sheet 15%
Barrow Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Salford Barrow
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 14 8
Draws 4 4
Losses 11 17
Goals Scored 1.34 1.03
Goals Conceded 1.21 1.62
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 17, 2026 League Two
Salford vs Barrow
3:1
Jan 1, 2026 League Two
Barrow vs Salford
1:2
Apr 1, 2025 League Two
Barrow vs Salford
1:1
Dec 26, 2024 League Two
Salford vs Barrow
3:0
Feb 17, 2024 League Two
Salford vs Barrow
5:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Salford Compare

Top Goalscorer Borini F.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Graydon R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Barrow Compare

Top Goalscorer Rose D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Salford 41 / 100
Barrow 36 / 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
Salford Barrow

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Salford found the back of the net in 76% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Barrow conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.

Recent resilience: Salford stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Salford VS Barrow
2 Goals Scored 1.5
1.63 Goals Conceded 0.88
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 25%
50% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Salford

(Home)
15 Aug
Barnet
3 : 1
Salford
08 Aug
Salford
1 : 2
Shrewsbury
01 Aug
Salford
2 : 2
Bradford City
28 Jul
Carlisle
0 : 2
Salford
25 Jul
Salford
3 : 2
Dundee Utd
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Barrow

(Away)
15 Aug
Barrow
1 : 2
Hornchurch
08 Aug
Hartlepool
2 : 0
Barrow
01 Aug
Morecambe
0 : 1
Barrow
25 Jul
Barrow
2 : 0
Blackpool
21 Jul
Radcliffe
0 : 0
Barrow
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bromley 46 24 15 7 71:46 87
2 Milton Keynes Dons 46 24 14 8 86:45 86
3 Cambridge Utd 46 22 16 8 66:33 82
4 Salford 46 25 6 15 61:51 81
5 Notts County 46 24 8 14 74:52 80
6 Chesterfield 46 21 16 9 71:56 79
7 Grimsby 46 22 12 12 74:50 78
8 Barnet 46 21 13 12 70:53 76
9 Swindon 46 22 9 15 70:59 75
10 Oldham 46 18 14 14 60:44 68
11 Crewe 46 19 10 17 64:58 67
12 Colchester 46 18 12 16 62:49 66
13 Walsall 46 18 11 17 56:56 65
14 Bristol Rovers 46 19 5 22 56:65 62
15 Fleetwood Town 46 15 16 15 57:58 61
16 Accrington 46 14 11 21 47:58 53
17 Gillingham 46 13 14 19 53:72 53
18 Cheltenham 46 14 10 22 53:79 52
19 Shrewsbury 46 13 10 23 42:69 49
20 Newport 46 12 7 27 48:77 43
21 Tranmere 46 10 11 25 54:79 41
22 Crawley Town 46 8 16 22 44:68 40
23 Harrogate 46 10 9 27 39:68 39
24 Barrow 46 9 9 28 45:78 36
Promotion - League One (Main)
Promotion - League Two 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League (Main)