Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley face each other on Saturday 11.08.2025, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Doncaster Rovers's home ground, the The Keepmoat Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley, 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 Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley

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APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Doncaster Rovers to win the 1st half

Doncaster Rovers has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Barnsley, so our top tip is for Doncaster Rovers to win the first half.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Doncaster Rovers preview

Doncaster Rovers heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 14 matches, The Rovers secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Doncaster Rovers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.

Doncaster Rovers has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 21 goals, of which 13 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 0.93 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Owen John Edward Bailey, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. James Maxwell has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Doncaster Rovers has conceded 19 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.36 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.28 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Barnsley preview

Barnsley comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

The Tykes's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.56.

the Colliers's offensive system is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Adam Phillips. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.42 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.75 per match.

Head to head: Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley

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Home Team

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Doncaster Rovers

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L D L

1.29

Home L D L W W

1.57

Away D L L L W

1

Away Team

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Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D D L L

1.5

Home L L W W D

1.67

Away D D L L W

1.33

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