Barnsley and Plymouth Argyle face each other on Monday 04.06.2026, 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.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Barnsley Football Club Limited and Plymouth Argyle 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 vs Plymouth Argyle
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2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals
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Barnsley preview
Barnsley heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 37 matches, Barnsley Football Club Limited secured 13 victories, 11 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Tykes's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Barnsley has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 74 goals, of which 59 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.59 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is David McGoldrick, who has found the back of the net 14 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 12 assists.
On the defensive side, Barnsley has conceded 60 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.62 per game) and 86 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.83 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Plymouth Argyle preview
Plymouth Argyle comes into the game with 39 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 18 victories, 5 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1.51 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 6 draws, and 19 losses.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 78 goals during this period. Of that total, 60 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.54 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.63.
The Pilgrims's offensive system is led by Aribim Pepple, the team's top scorer this season. The canadian forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Malachi Boateng. The defender has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.38 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 67 goals in 48 matches, averaging 1.4 per match.
Head to head: Barnsley vs Plymouth Argyle
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 | D L D D D |
0.8 |
| Home | L D D W L |
1 |
| Away | D D W L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 45% | 24% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.25 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.8 | 1.35 |
| Conceded | 1.62 | 1.45 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 70% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 25% | 24% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 50% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.45 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.3 | 1.62 |
Plymouth Argyle
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 45% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 2.8 | 3.05 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.4 | 1.68 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.4 | 1.37 |
| Both Teams to Score | 49% | 55% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 25% | 32% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 20% | 26% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 55% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.49 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.33 | 1.51 |
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