Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 22/08

The encounter between Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley is set to kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 22/08.

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

2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals

Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the second half

Our recommended bet is Second Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley fixture. We anticipate a more attacking second period, with both teams increasing tempo and risk. Substitutions and stretched defenses could lead to two or more goals after the break.

Key Betting Insights

Doncaster Rovers

• Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• 5 matches against Barnsley ended in a draw

Barnsley

• 5 matches against Doncaster Rovers ended in a draw
• Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals: 10/11

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	10/11	13/5	9/4	8/11	21/20
	10/11	5/2	12/5	8/13	21/20
	1/1	13/5	5/2	4/6	1/1
	8/11	11/4	3/1	4/6	23/20

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Doncaster Rovers Preview

Doncaster Rovers has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 1 goals (1 per game) and conceded 2 (2 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Doncaster Rovers has played 61 matches, scoring 81 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding 86 (1.41 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Doncaster Rovers

Goals Scored: 81

Goals Conceded: 86

Average Goals Scored: 1.33

Average Goals Conceded: 1.41

Wins: 26

Goal Difference: -5

Date	Game	Result
22/08	Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0 Barnsley	D
15/08	Mansfield Town 2 - 1 Doncaster Rovers	L
08/08	Stockport County 1 - 1 Doncaster Rovers	D
02/05	Peterborough United 1 - 3 Doncaster Rovers	W
25/04	Doncaster Rovers 1 - 1 Stevenage	D

Doncaster Rovers to win the match: 10/11

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Barnsley Preview

Across 1 EFL League One matches, Barnsley has posted 0 victories, 0 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 0 points per fixture. In those games they scored 0 (0 per match) and conceded 1 (1 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Barnsley has earned 19 wins from 58 matches across all competitions, scoring 84 goals (1.45 per match) and conceding 101 (1.74 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Barnsley

Goals Scored: 84

Goals Conceded: 101

Average Goals Scored: 1.45

Average Goals Conceded: 1.74

Wins: 19

Goal Difference: -17

Date	Game	Result
22/08	Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0 Barnsley	D
15/08	Barnsley 0 - 1 Bromley	L
08/08	Barnsley 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic	D
02/05	Barnsley 1 - 3 Stockport County	L
28/04	Northampton Town 0 - 1 Barnsley	W

Barnsley to win the match: 9/4

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Statistical Insights for Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley

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 Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Doncaster Rovers

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D W D L	1
Home	D L W L W	1.4
Away	L D W W L	1.4

Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L D L W	1
Home	L D L D L	0.4
Away	W L L D W	1.4

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Home Win

1/1

50%

Draw

5/2

28.17%

Away Win

12/5

29.85%

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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

Doncaster Rovers

6

last 5 matches

Barnsley

3

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Doncaster Rovers scored +100% more goals than Barnsley in the last 5 matches.

Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Mansfield Town

1

Stockport County

1

Peterborough United

3

Stevenage

1

Lincoln City

0

0

Doncaster Rovers

0

Bromley

1

Wigan Athletic

1

Stockport County

1

Northampton Town

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Doncaster Rovers

7

last 5 matches

Barnsley

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Doncaster Rovers conceded +40% more goals than Barnsley in the last 5 matches.

Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

Mansfield Town

2

Stockport County

1

Peterborough United

1

Stevenage

1

Lincoln City

2

0

Doncaster Rovers

1

Bromley

1

Wigan Athletic

3

Stockport County

0

Northampton Town

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Key metrics

Corners

Doncaster Rovers

17

last 5 matches

Barnsley

32

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Barnsley received +88% more corners than Doncaster Rovers in the last 5 matches.

Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley corners count, last 5 matches

▲

Mansfield Town

1

Stockport County

8

Peterborough United

3

Stevenage

4

Lincoln City

1

4

Doncaster Rovers

12

Bromley

9

Wigan Athletic

5

Stockport County

2

Northampton Town

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Key metrics

Cards

Doncaster Rovers

10

last 5 matches

Barnsley

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Doncaster Rovers received +43% more cards than Barnsley in the last 5 matches.

Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley cards count, last 5 matches

▲

Mansfield Town

1

Stockport County

1

Peterborough United

3

Stevenage

2

Lincoln City

3

1

Doncaster Rovers

3

Bromley

1

Wigan Athletic

1

Stockport County

1

Northampton Town