Barnsley v Burton Albion prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Barnsley v Burton Albion, League One on Tue, 29 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Barnsley host Burton Albion in League One on Tuesday 29 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Both teams scored in 12 of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).
Barnsley are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Burton Albion are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Barnsley are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Burton Albion, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
10 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Barnsley have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.00. Barnsley have scored nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Barnsley have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
10 of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Away from home, Burton Albion have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.50. Burton Albion have scored 16 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Burton Albion have conceded 18 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.
Barnsley (21st) and Burton Albion (10th) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Burton Albion the stronger side, 86 rating points above Barnsley (Burton Albion 1440, Barnsley 1353, after at least 244 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Burton Albion 1–1 Barnsley.
Team news
Predicted Barnsley XI (4-2-3-1): R. Ravenhill, A. Kay, C. O'Riordan, T. Noslin, S. Gale, P. Kelly, C. McGeehan, R. Cleary, J. Bland, L. Alker, M. Kirk — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Kay (5.5 per match over 12 appearances, two assists) and Reyes Cleary (5.0 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Barnsley’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barnsley (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Kay averages 3.2 tackles per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Reyes Cleary averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 924 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Burton Albion XI (3-4-2-1): C. Addai, C. Tilt, T. Sibbick, F. Delap, K. Chauke, J. Armer, W. Collar, K. Lofthouse, R. Borges Rodrigues, S. Krubally, C. Webster — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Finn Delap (4.7 per match over 10 appearances, three goals) and Jack Armer (4.5 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Burton Albion’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Burton Albion (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Finn Delap averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 853 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Jack Armer averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 934 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Oakwell
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barnsley 4 · draws 2 · Burton Albion 0 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Barnsley 0W 2D 3L · Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L
Barnsley v Burton Albion (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barnsley for / against | Line | Burton Albion for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 7.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 19.13 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.5 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.63 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.63 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.75 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Barnsley
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 4.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Noah Philip Town n 6 | 17.3 | 2.6 | 0 | — |
| T. Adeyemo n 8 | 77.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| Leo Farrell n 8 | 22.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| M. Kirk n 8 | 50.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 59.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. McGeehan n 8 | 84.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Clayton Taylor n 8 | 26.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vimal Yoganathan n 8 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 67.4 | 2.3 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 |
| Luke William Alker n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran Flavell n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Rogan Ravenhill n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Burton Albion
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark O’Mahony n 8 | 12 | 2.8 | 0.9 | — |
| C. Tilt n 8 | 89.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| M. Dennis n 8 | 60.5 | 1.9 | 0.9 | — |
| W. Collar n 8 | 58.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Caylan Vickers n 8 | 51.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Arubi n 8 | 69 | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| Mark O’Mahony n 8 | 12 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Zac Scutt n 8 | 23 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| M. Dennis n 8 | 60.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Arubi n 8 | 69 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Caylan Vickers n 8 | 51.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Zac Scutt n 8 | 23 | 0.5 | 0 |
| K. Lofthouse n 8 | 89.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| F. Delap n 8 | 84.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sulyman Krubally n 8 | 39.4 | 4.3 |
| T. Sibbick n 8 | 84.4 | 3.5 |
| Emeka Adeile n 6 | 15.2 | 3 |
| J. Sraha n 8 | 35.8 | 2.8 |
| Harvey Araujo n 8 | 49.8 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Addai n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barnsley v Burton Albion — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-03 Burton Albion 1–1 Barnsley
- 2025-08-09 Barnsley 3–2 Burton Albion
- 2025-02-01 Barnsley 0–0 Burton Albion
- 2024-09-21 Burton Albion 1–2 Barnsley
- 2024-04-01 Burton Albion 1–3 Barnsley
- 2023-09-16 Barnsley 2–0 Burton Albion
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Burton Albion?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 4, Burton Albion won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barnsley and Burton Albion?
- Recent form — Barnsley 0W 2D 3L; Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L.
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