Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra | Prediction | EFL Cup | 25/08

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25 Aug 2026 14:45

The kick off for the match between Barnsley and Crewe Alexandra will take place at 19:45 (UK time) - Tuesday, 08/25 - at the Oakwell. This clash of the 2026/27 EFL Cup looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Barnsley Football Club Limited vs The Railwaymen. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

Under 4.5 Goals

Market: Under 4.5 Goals · @ 1.28

1.28

Last updated: 20-08-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Barnsley and Crewe Alexandra. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

Barnsley Preview

Barnsley has played 1 matches in the EFL Cup so far, with 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses. This results in an average of 1 points per match.

In the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 17 draws, and 23 losses. Barnsley's attack has scored 84 goals, 1 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1 goals per league match and 1.42 goals per match across the entire season.

David McGoldrick is the team’s top scorer with 15 goals, while Reyes Cleary leads the team in assists with 13. Defensively, The Tykes has conceded 1 goals in the league (an average of 1) and 101 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.71 over 59 matches).

Barnsley's Latest Results

Crewe Alexandra preview

In 1 EFL Cup matches, Crewe Alexandra has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game.

In the 2026/27 season, the team has 25 wins in 55 matches. The team has scored 83 goals, 2 of them in the EFL Cup (an average of 2 goals per match), with Josh March being the team's top scorer with 11 goals and Tommi O'Reilly providing 11 assists.

Defensively, The Alex has conceded 1 goals in the league and 67 in the 2026/27 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals conceded per match.

Crewe Alexandra's Latest Results