EFL League One

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Barnsley

Team Performance 7 out of 10

Cambridge United

Team Performance 4 out of 10

Barnsley vs Cambridge United Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 17/10

The encounter between Barnsley and Cambridge United is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Under 1.5 Goals

Why we predict under 1.5 Goals

Our recommended bet is Under 1.5 Goals for the Barnsley vs Cambridge United fixture.

This match could be a cautious affair, with limited attacking threat from either side. Strong defensive setups and a controlled tempo suggest a low-scoring outcome with no more than one goal.

Key Betting Insights

Barnsley

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Barnsley's last 5 matches

Cambridge United

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Under 1.5 Goals: 10/3

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Barnsley Preview

Barnsley has completed 8 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 8 goals (1 per game) and conceded 15 (1.88 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Barnsley has played 69 matches, scoring 102 goals (1.48 per match) and conceding 128 (1.86 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Barnsley

Goals Scored: 102

Goals Conceded: 128

Average Goals Scored: 1.48

Average Goals Conceded: 1.86

Wins: 22

Goal Difference: -26

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Stockport County 3 - 1 Barnsley	L
06/10	Fleetwood Town 4 - 1 Barnsley	L
22/09	Barnsley 3 - 4 Leeds United U21	L
19/09	Barnsley 1 - 1 Leicester	D
15/09	Peterborough United 3 - 3 Barnsley	D

Barnsley to win the match: 5/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £22.50

Cambridge United Preview

Across 9 EFL League One matches, Cambridge United has posted 4 victories, 4 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 1.78 points per fixture. In those games they scored 14 (1.56 per match) and conceded 11 (1.22 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Cambridge United has earned 34 wins from 69 matches across all competitions, scoring 106 goals (1.54 per match) and conceding 59 (0.86 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Cambridge United

Goals Scored: 106

Goals Conceded: 59

Average Goals Scored: 1.54

Average Goals Conceded: 0.86

Wins: 34

Goal Difference: 47

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Cambridge United 1 - 0 Blackpool	W
06/10	Cambridge United 2 - 1 Northampton Town	W
26/09	Cambridge United 1 - 1 AFC Wimbledon	D
22/09	Gillingham 1 - 4 Cambridge United	W
19/09	Oxford United 1 - 1 Cambridge United	D

Cambridge United to win the match: 7/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £27.50

Statistical Insights for Barnsley vs Cambridge United

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Barnsley vs Cambridge United fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L L D D	0.4
Home	L D L W W	1.4
Away	L L D L W	0.8

Cambridge United

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D W D	2.2
Home	W W D W L	2
Away	W D D W D	1.8

Favourite

Home Win

5/4

44.44%

Draw

5/2

28.99%

Away Win

6/4

39.53%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Barnsley

last 5 matches

Cambridge United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Barnsley and Cambridge United goals scored count, last 5 matches

Stockport County

Fleetwood Town

Leeds United U21

Leicester

Peterborough United

Blackpool

Northampton Town

AFC Wimbledon

Gillingham

Oxford United

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Barnsley

last 5 matches

Cambridge United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Barnsley conceded +275% more goals than Cambridge United in the last 5 matches.

Barnsley and Cambridge United goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Stockport County

Fleetwood Town

Leeds United U21

Leicester

Peterborough United

Blackpool

Northampton Town

AFC Wimbledon

Gillingham

Oxford United

Key metrics

Corners

Barnsley

last 5 matches

Cambridge United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Cambridge United received +29% more corners than Barnsley in the last 5 matches.

Barnsley and Cambridge United corners count, last 5 matches

Stockport County

Fleetwood Town

Leeds United U21

Leicester

Peterborough United

Blackpool

Northampton Town

AFC Wimbledon

Gillingham

Oxford United

Key metrics

Cards

Barnsley

last 5 matches

Cambridge United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.

Barnsley and Cambridge United cards count, last 5 matches

Stockport County

Fleetwood Town

Leeds United U21

Leicester

Peterborough United

Blackpool

Northampton Town

AFC Wimbledon

Gillingham

Oxford United

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 05:21

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.