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Barnsley vs Oxford United prediction

Barnsley vs Oxford United prediction for the League One on 31 Oct 2026: Oxford United or draw (66%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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Saturday31October 2026
Yesterday: 78/96 correct(81%)
League One · Regular Season - 14
BarnsleyOxford United
1 - 1Full time · Sat 31 OctHT 1-0
Oakwell Ground, Barnsley

Match events

BarnsleyOxford United
  1. Red card: Jack ShepherdSerious Foul9'
  2. 11'Yellow card: Brodie SpencerArgument
  3. Substitution: Tobi AdeyemoOff: Jubril Okedina12'
  4. Goal: Vimal YoganathanAssist: Jubril Okedina32'
  5. 45'Substitution: Luka LynchOff: Aidomo Emakhu
  6. 45'Substitution: Brodie SpencerOff: Peter Kioso

HT 1-0

  1. 57'Substitution: Louie SibleyOff: Gatlin O Donkor
  2. Yellow card: Cameron McGeehanTime Wasting58'
  3. 60'Goal: Mark Harris
  4. Substitution: Reyes ClearyOff: Royce Brownlie65'
  5. Yellow card: Patrick KellyFoul67'
  6. 68'Yellow card: Sam LongDissent
  7. 77'Substitution: Tyler GoodrhamOff: Mo Missanga
  8. Substitution: Daniel JohnsonOff: Vimal Yoganathan78'
  9. Substitution: Makenzie KirkOff: Patrick Kelly78'
  10. 88'Red card: Jamie Cumming
  11. 89'Substitution: Siriki DembeleOff: Simon Eastwood

Our verdict

X2 ✓

Oxford United or draw

Bet365 1.40

66%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-1

Expected goals3.1

Win probability

1 · Barnsley34%
Fair odds 2.94
X · Draw25%
Fair odds 4.00
2 · Oxford United41%
Fair odds 2.44

Match statistics

  • 24%Possession76%
  • 0.83Expected goals (xG)2.71
  • 11Total shots35
  • 2Shots on target10
  • 7Shots off target9
  • 2Blocked shots16
  • 7Shots inside the box21
  • 4Corners14
  • 1Offsides3
  • 13Fouls9
  • 2Yellow cards2
  • 1Red cards1
  • 8Goalkeeper saves1
  • 180Passes565
  • 104Accurate passes504

Line-ups

Barnsley

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 1C. SlickerG
  2. 2A. KayD
  3. 4S. GaleD
  4. 5J. ShepherdD
  5. 3Z. LarkecheD
  6. 22Patrick KellyM
  7. 48L. ConnellM
  8. 45Vimal YoganathanM
  9. 8C. McGeehanM
  10. 19R. ClearyM
  11. 7T. AdeyemoF

Substitutes

  1. 32Royce BrownlieF
  2. 14D. JohnsonM
  3. 9M. KirkF
  4. 11T. NoslinD
  5. 12J. OkedinaD
  6. 17Amani RichardsF
  7. 25Rogan RavenhillG

Coach: D. Stendel

Oxford United

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 1J. CummingG
  2. 15B. SpencerD
  3. 6M. HelikD
  4. 2S. LongD
  5. 26J. CurrieD
  6. 32L. SibleyM
  7. 4Kai AndrewsM
  8. 20L. LynchM
  9. 11T. GoodrhamM
  10. 23S. DembéléM
  11. 9M. HarrisF

Substitutes

  1. 19G. O'DonkorF
  2. 57M. MissangaF
  3. 30P. KiosoD
  4. 25J. GoldingD
  5. 10A. EmakhuF
  6. 13S. EastwoodG
  7. 44H. BradneyM

Coach: A. Ramsey

Betting markets

Expected goals 1.47 – 1.62
0.5 goalsOver95.4%Under4.6%
1.5 goalsOver81.4%Under18.6%
2.5 goalsOver59.7%Under40.3%
3.5 goalsOver37.3%Under62.7%
4.5 goalsOver20.0%Under80.0%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

BarnsleyOxford United
0%Form100%
40%Attack60%
33%Defence67%
50%Head to head50%
48%Expected goals52%
45%Overall55%

Last matches

Newest first
Barnsley0W 0D 2L · last 2
LLuton vs Barnsley20 Oct 2026 · League One2-1LBarnsley vs Cambridge United17 Oct 2026 · League One1-2
Oxford United1W 1D 0L · last 2
WOxford United vs Wigan20 Oct 2026 · League One2-1DMansfield Town vs Oxford United15 Oct 2026 · League One1-1

League One table

League One table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Huddersfield13+1628
2Stockport County14+1226
3Oxford United12+923
4Luton13+623
5Plymouth14+223
6Reading13+1222
7Bradford13+222
8Cambridge United14021
9Sheffield Wednesday12+819
10Leicester13+319
11Milton Keynes Dons13+218
12Mansfield Town12+218
13Wycombe13-218
14Leyton Orient13+517
15Burton Albion14-317
16Stevenage12+416
17Notts County12-114
18AFC Wimbledon13-1213
19Doncaster13-812
20Blackpool11-411
21Wigan13-1110
22Peterborough13-1210
23Barnsley12-109
24Bromley13-209
See full table ›

Top scorers

League One top scorers
#PlayerMGoals
1A. CollinsMilton Keynes Dons1313
2K. WoottonStockport County149
3J. TaylorHuddersfield129
4J. MarriottReading88
5D. Sanches FernandesHuddersfield137

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatBarnsleyOxford United
Played22
Wins01
Draws01
Losses20
Goals for (avg)11.5
Goals against (avg)21
Clean sheets00
Failed to score00
Best win streak01

Recent goal lines

How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line

Over 1.52/22/2
Over 2.52/21/2
Over 3.50/20/2
BTTS – yes2/22/2

Match preview

Barnsley host Oxford United in the League One (Regular Season - 14) at Oakwell Ground, Barnsley, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 WAT.

Our prediction model makes Oxford United slight favourites, giving Barnsley a 34% chance of winning, 25% for the draw and 41% for Oxford United. Our tip is: Oxford United or draw.

Barnsley have taken 0 points from their last 2 games (0W 0D 2L). Oxford United have taken 4 points from their last 2 games (1W 1D 0L).

On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 60% chance of over 2.5 and a 62% chance that both teams score.

Competition
England League One
Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 16:00 WAT
Venue
Oakwell Ground, Barnsley

TodaysPrediction analysis team

Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work

Quick answers

When is Barnsley vs Oxford United?

Barnsley vs Oxford United kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Barnsley vs Oxford United in?

The match is in the England League One.

Where are Barnsley and Oxford United in the table?

Barnsley are 23rd and Oxford United are 3rd in the League One.

Who will win Barnsley vs Oxford United?

Our prediction is Oxford United or draw. Win probabilities: Barnsley 34%, draw 25%, Oxford United 41%.

Will both teams score in Barnsley vs Oxford United?

We estimate a 62% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Barnsley vs Oxford United?

We estimate a 60% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

More League One on Sat 31 Oct

FTBradford 0-3 HuddersfieldOver 1.5 ✓FTLeyton Orient 3-0 Cambridge UnitedOver 1.5 ✓FTPlymouth 0-0 Reading1X ✓FTWigan 3-2 BromleyOver 1.5 ✓FTLeicester 2-2 Stevenage1X ✓FTMilton Keynes Dons 6-1 DoncasterOver 1.5 ✓FTMansfield Town 0-2 Notts County1X ✗FTPeterborough 0-2 LutonX2 ✓FTStockport County 2-1 AFC Wimbledon1 ✓FTWycombe 2-0 Burton AlbionOver 1.5 ✓

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