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Barnsley and Blackpool lock horns in a League One clash on Saturday, September 30. Both teams still struggle for consistency but both come into the match with high ambitions. To find out more about this game and other predictions check our dedicated League One betting tips page.
Barnsley vs Blackpool predictions and betting tips
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Barnsley to Win
- Barnsley won 6 of the last 10 home H2Hs (D1 L3).
- The Tykes also won 4 of their last 5 games.
- Blackpool on the other hand lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Blackpool have earned a single point from their 3 away league games so far.
Cole to Score Anytime
- Barnsley’s star striker Devante Cole has 9 goals in 9 rounds.
- Cole scored in 5 of the last 6 league games.
- He has 6 goals in Barnsley’s 5 home matches so far.
Top betting odds and key stats for Barnsley vs Blackpool
Check the best Barnsley vs Blackpool odds and useful stats here, on our website:
20/04/24
England League 1
League 1
Blackpool Barnsley 3 2 05/12/23
England EFL Trophy
England
Blackpool Barnsley 2 1 26/04/22
England Championship
CHA
Barnsley Blackpool 0 2 25/09/21
England Championship
CHA
Blackpool Barnsley 1 0 27/04/19
England League 1
League 1
Barnsley Blackpool 2 1 03/05/25
England League 1
League 1
Reading Barnsley 2 4
W 26/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Shrewsbury Barnsley 2 1
L 21/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Peterborough Barnsley 1 1
D 18/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Leyton Orient Barnsley 4 3
L 12/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Bolton Barnsley 1 4
W 03/05/25
England League 1
League 1
Bristol Rovers Blackpool 1 4
W 30/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Birmingham Blackpool 2 0
L 26/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Wigan Blackpool 1 1
D 21/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Wrexham Blackpool 2 1
L 18/04/25
England League 1
League 1
Stevenage Blackpool 1 3
W Head to Head
Last Five - Barnsley
Last Five - Blackpool
Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:
Barnsley odds: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5% Probability
Draw odds: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7% Probability
Blackpool odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8% Probability
As we can see, the bookies see Barnsley to be the expected winners in this match, with a 45.50% win probability. Regarding other markets, Barnsley to Score First is our recommendation to consider at 8/11 (1.73) – 57.90%.
Barnsley – Blackpool preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Barnsley vs Blackpool lineups.
Barnsley
Barnsley dominated their away game vs Northampton last weekend and deservedly won 2-1. The Tykes have now won 4 of their last 5 matches and they continue to dominate games.
Barnsley have scored a league-high 20 goals in those 9 games too. Devante Cole has scored nearly half of that – 9 goals.
The Tykes recorded another win on Tuesday but this was achieved by the youngsters and the reserves. Beat Man City U21s 3-1 in an EFL Trophy match.
Starting centre-back Lopata got hurt last weekend and now sits out. Cundy and McCarthy are available but not fit enough to start so it seems Shepherd will be trusted from the off.
The options in midfield remain restricted with both Wolfe and Connell still in the treatment room.
Predicted Lineup:
Roberts (GK), Williams, Shepherd, McCart, Kane, O’Keeffe, Dodgson, Phillips, Styles, Cosgrove & Cole
Blackpool
Blackpool played arguably their best game of the season so far last weekend. They trashed Reading 4-1 with Rhodes the star of the show with his hat-trick. This was certainly an unexpected showing with the Seasiders scoring only 4 goals in their opening 8 games only to double that tally in a single match.
Blackpool’s away form remains an area of concern (W0 D1 L2). Also, this last win stopped a run of 3 consecutive defeats and the form remains very patchy right now.
Important defender Lyons is fit again but might not be ready to start just yet. Another defender Lawrence-Gabriel remains in the treatment room, together with winger Joseph.
Predicted Lineup:
Grimshaw (GK), Pennington, Casey, Husband, Hamilton, Virtue-Thick, Norburn, Dougall, Dale, Rhodes & Lavery
Starting Lineups
The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.
Player to Watch: Devante Cole
Barnsley’s leading striker Devante Cole has started the season on fire. With 9 goals in 9 rounds, he leads the league in that department. Cole is mightily consistent too, he has scored in 5 of the last 6 league matches.
All that makes us believe that Cole will continue his impressive form with another goal now.
