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Barnsley v Oldham prediction

BarnsleyWDLLL
4:2
87' xG2.71 – 1.54
OldhamDWLDL
Barnsley62%@1.57Draw18%@5.25Oldham20%@3.75
77%chance
90Predict pick

Over 2.5 goals

StrongFair 1.29Odds 1.25
Rating8/10

Picks by market

ResultBarnsley to win62% · @1.57
Double chanceEither team to win82% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score70% · @1.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–18%

Barnsley v Oldham: preview, numbers and pick

The fixture

Next up in the EFL Trophy: Barnsley against Oldham, Wednesday 11 November at 20:00 WAT (Oakwell Ground). In the table, Barnsley have 3 points from 3 games (2nd) and Oldham have 0 (4th). Only 3 points between them – a result here moves both teams.

Recent form

Barnsley, last 5 games: WDLLL Their latest: 7–2 at home – they beat Aldershot Town. Home record in that spell: 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is not the issue: 2.0 goals a game.

Oldham, last 5 games: DWLDL Their latest: 1–1 at home – they drew with Sheffield Wednesday. Away record in that spell: 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals: 1.2 for and 1.2 against per game.

Oldham come in with the stronger run: 1.3 points per game, compared with 0.7.

The numbers on goals

90Predict's expected goals: Barnsley 2.7 – 1.5 Oldham, about 4.3 in total. Plenty of goal threat here – over 2.5 rates 77%, GG 70%.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 on our numbers: Barnsley 62% · draw 18% · Oldham 20%.
  • GG/NG: yes (70%) at 1.30.

Our pick

90Predict pick: Over 2.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Most likely score in our grid: Barnsley 2–1 Oldham. Settled on the 90-minute score. Our numbers are estimates, not certainties – 18+ only, please bet responsibly.

Result chances

Barnsley62%fair 1.61 · @1.57
Draw18%fair 5.62 · @5.25
Oldham20%fair 4.96 · @3.75
4.25Expected goals
2.71Barnsley xG
1.54Oldham xG
70%Both score
77%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–18%
3–17%
2–26%
1–16%
3–26%
2–05%

From our goals model: Barnsley 2.7 – 1.5 Oldham expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBarnsley to win62%1.611.57
Double chanceEither team to win82%1.221.12
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score70%1.431.30
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals90%1.111.06
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals77%1.291.25
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals60%1.681.62
Half-time resultBarnsley ahead at half-time48%2.07–
Half-time / full-timeHT Barnsley / FT Barnsley41%2.42–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–18%12.41–

Recent results

Barnsley – last 6

WDLLLL
7 Novvs Aldershot Town7–2W
31 Octvs Oxford United1–1D
24 Oct@ Reading1–2L
20 Oct@ Luton1–2L
17 Octvs Cambridge United1–2L
10 Oct@ Stockport County1–3L
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Oldham – last 6

DWLDLW
8 Novvs Sheffield Wednesday1–1D
3 Nov@ Northampton1–0W
31 Octvs Crawley Town0–1L
24 Oct@ Barnet1–1D
20 Oct@ Walsall0–3L
17 Octvs Cheltenham4–1W
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Barnsley and Oldham.

Barnsley vs Oldham head-to-head page →

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4Notts County3102-43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Barnsley vs Oldham?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Barnsley vs Oldham?

On our numbers Barnsley have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Oldham 20%.

How many goals will there be in Barnsley vs Oldham?

We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Barnsley vs Oldham?

Our predicted score is Barnsley 2–1 Oldham, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.

When is Barnsley vs Oldham?

Barnsley vs Oldham (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Oakwell Ground.

Numbers from 90Predict's team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.