Barnsley and Exeter City face each other on Saturday 03.07.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Barnsley's home ground, the Oakwell (Oakwell).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Barnsley Football Club Limited and Exeter City Football Club Limited, 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 Football Club Limited vs Exeter City Football Club Limited
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Double Chance: Barnsley or Draw
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Barnsley preview
Barnsley heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 32 matches, Barnsley Football Club Limited secured 12 victories, 8 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Tykes's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Barnsley has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 68 goals, of which 53 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.66 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Davis Keillor-Dunn, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Reyes Cleary has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, Barnsley has conceded 54 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.69 per game) and 80 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.9 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Exeter City preview
Exeter City comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 11 victories, 9 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 9 draws, and 18 losses.
Exeter City Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 51 goals during this period. Of that total, 39 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.15 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.21.
The Grecians's offensive system is led by Jayden Wareham, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ilmari Niskanen. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.18 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 60 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.43 per match.
Head to head: Barnsley vs Exeter City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W D |
1.38 |
| Home | L W D D W |
1.69 |
| Away | W L L L D |
1.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.34 | 3.56 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.66 | 2 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.69 | 1.56 | 1.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 56% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.46 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.3 | 1.61 |
Exeter City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D D D |
1.24 |
| Home | D L D D L |
1.53 |
| Away | D D D W D |
0.94 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 41% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.47 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.35 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.12 | 1.24 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 41% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 24% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 41% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.47 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.13 | 1.59 |
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