Barnsley and Brighton face each other on Tuesday 09.23.2025, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a League Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Barnsley's home ground, the Oakwell Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Barnsley and Brighton, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Barnsley vs Brighton
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Barnsley preview
Barnsley heads into the match with the following record in the League Cup: in 2 matches, The Tykes secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Barnsley's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Barnsley has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 18 goals, of which 4 were scored in the League Cup, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Davis Keillor-Dunn, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Adam Phillips has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Barnsley has conceded 3 goals in the League Cup (an average of 1.5 per game) and 12 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Brighton preview
Brighton comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the League Cup. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.
Brighton & Hove Albion's attack has been highly effective, scoring 10 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the League Cup, with an average of 6 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
Brighton & Hove Albion's offensive system is led by Stefanos Tzimas, the team's top scorer this season. The greek midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Harry Howell. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 5 matches, averaging 1.2 per match.
Head to head: Barnsley vs Brighton
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