Cambridge vs Barnsley prediction, odds & betting tips 03/10/2023

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Cambridge Utd - Barnsley

England League 1 - Abbey Stadium

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Cambridge and Barnsley cross swords on Tuesday, October 03 in a League One clash. Both teams have been solid but not hugely impressive up to now. Here is our detailed preview of the game, as well as our best Cambridge vs Barnsley free betting tips. Also, check out our dedicated League One betting tips page. 

​Cambridge vs Barnsley predictions and betting tips

If you need help finding the right bet for Cambridge vs Barnsley, check our top betting picks for this game, along with our other best football tips for today.

Barnsley to Score First

• Barnsley scored the first goal in all of their last 6 away matches. 
• Barnsley drew first blood in both H2Hs last season. 
• Cambridge conceded the first goal of the game in 3 of their last 4 matches. 

Clean Sheet Barnsley

• Barnsley kept clean sheets in both H2Hs last season. 
• Cambridge failed to score in 2 of their last 4 games. 
• The Tykes also kept clean sheets in 2 of their last 3 away games. 

Top betting odds and key stats for Cambridge vs Barnsley

Check the best Cambridge vs Barnsley odds and useful stats here, on our website:

Head to Head

29/03/24

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Cambridge Utd

0

2

03/10/23

England League 1 League 1

Cambridge Utd

Barnsley

0

4

11/02/23

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Cambridge Utd

2

0

Last Five - Cambridge Utd

03/05/25

England League 1 League 1

Birmingham

Cambridge Utd

2

1

L

26/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Burton Albion

Cambridge Utd

2

1

L

21/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Leyton Orient

Cambridge Utd

2

1

L

18/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Huddersfield

Cambridge Utd

1

2

W

12/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Charlton

Cambridge Utd

1

0

L

Last Five - Barnsley

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

Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:

Cambridge odds: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5% Probability

Draw odds: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3% Probability

Barnsley odds: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0% Probability

*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.

The bookies don’t have expected winners of this game with the win probability for both teams pretty similar – 40.0% for Barnsley and 34.5% for Cambridge. In other markets Over 2.5 Goals come at 52.30% probability.  

​Cambridge – Barnsley preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups

Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Cambridge vs Barnsley lineups.

​Cambridge

Cambridge were good value for their 0-0 away draw vs Derby at the weekend. The U’s defended very well all match and despite not creating much in attack they deserved the clean sheet and the point. 

Cambridge are enjoying a solid start to the season and now they will try to change the flow of this fixture with the U’s able to win just one of their last eight matches vs Barnsley. 

Important centre-back Dunk remains the main absentee. Several others are doubtful and need to be checked before Tuesday but Dunk is the only player certain to miss. 

Rotation can be expected with the schedule so congested so now winger Kachunga could be dropped out as he sustained a minor knock at the weekend. Also, after being left on the bench at the weekend Ahadme should be leading the attack from the off again now. 

Predicted Lineup: 

Mannion (GK), L. Bennett, Morrison, R. Bennett, Andrew, Digby, Thomas, Brophy, Lankester, Fejiri & Ahadme

​Barnsley

Barnsley’s momentum was stopped on Saturday when a frustrating 0-1 home defeat was suffered vs Blackpool. The Tykes dominated possession all match but had no luck creating clear scoring chances. 

All season the best displays had been in games in which teams don’t sit very deep on Barnsley. This is when Devante Cole, with 9 league goals already, thrives as he uses his speed to beat defenders one-on-one and cause issues. 

The options for rotation remain restricted. Starting centre-back Lopata, plus a duo of useful inner midfielders Wolfe and Connell remain in rehabilitation. Cundy, McCarthy and Phillips, all potential starters when fit, are deemed doubtful for Tuesday. 

Predicted Lineup: 

Roberts (GK), Williams, Shepherd, McCart, Russell, O’Keeffe, Kane, Styles, Caden, Watters & Cole 

​Starting Lineups

The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.