Barnsley vs Oxford United Prediction
England · Regular Season - 14
Barnsley vs Oxford United preview: form and head-to-head
Oxford United have won 3 of their last five, while Barnsley are still looking for a first win in that run. The match is played in the League One on 31 Oct 2026.
Barnsley have had the better of this fixture, winning 3 of the 4 previous meetings, which averaged 2.5 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
Team Comparison
Barnsley
Oxford UnitedAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Barnsley- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Oxford United- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 4 meetings, all competitions
Barnsley3Wins · 75%1Wins · 25%Previous meetings
23/01/2024Oxford UnitedBarnsley19/08/2023BarnsleyOxford United22/04/2023BarnsleyOxford United01/02/2023Oxford UnitedBarnsleyRecent Form
Barnsley
ReadingBarnsley
LutonBarnsleyBarnsley
Cambridge United
Stockport CountyBarnsley
Fleetwood TownBarnsleyBarnsley
Leeds United U21Barnsley
Leicester
PeterboroughBarnsley
PlymouthBarnsleyBarnsley
StevenageOxford UnitedOxford UnitedStockport CountyOxford United
BradfordOxford United
Wigan
Mansfield TownOxford United
Notts CountyOxford United
Exeter CityOxford UnitedOxford UnitedCambridge UnitedOxford United
Burton AlbionLeicesterOxford United
HuddersfieldOxford UnitedLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24:11 | +13 | 25 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Stockport County | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:13 | +11 | 23 | LDWWW |
| 3 | Oxford United | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:10 | +9 | 22 | WDWDW |
| 4 | Bradford | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10:5 | +5 | 22 | DDWDD |
| 5 | Plymouth | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21:19 | +2 | 22 | WLLWW |
| 6 | Reading | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 21 | WWLWD |
| 7 | Cambridge United | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21:18 | +3 | 21 | DLDWW |
| 8 | Luton | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24:20 | +4 | 20 | WWWLW |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21:13 | +8 | 19 | DLLWD |
| 10 | Mansfield Town | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20:16 | +4 | 18 | WWDWD |
| 11 | Leicester | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20:17 | +3 | 18 | WLWWL |
| 12 | Burton Albion | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:19 | -1 | 17 | WDDLL |
| 13 | Stevenage | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15:11 | +4 | 15 | LWLWL |
| 14 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16:19 | -3 | 15 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Wycombe | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 19:23 | -4 | 15 | DDWLD |
| 16 |  Leyton Orient | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16:14 | +2 | 14 | LLWDL |
| 17 |  AFC Wimbledon | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8:19 | -11 | 13 | DLLLD |
| 18 |  Doncaster | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13:16 | -3 | 12 | LWLLW |
| 19 | Notts County | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11:14 | -3 | 11 | DWLLL |
| 20 |  Blackpool | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16:20 | -4 | 11 | LWLLL |
| 21 | Peterborough | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11:21 | -10 | 10 | DLDWL |
| 22 |  Bromley | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11:30 | -19 | 9 | LDLLL |
| 23 | Barnsley | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:21 | -10 | 8 | LLLLD |
| 24 | Wigan | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8:20 | -12 | 7 | LLLWL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 12 | 24:11 | 25 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 13 | 24:13 | 23 |
| 3 | Oxford United | 11 | 19:10 | 22 |
| 4 | Bradford | 12 | 10:5 | 22 |
| 5 | Plymouth | 13 | 21:19 | 22 |
| 6 | Reading | 12 | 25:13 | 21 |
| 7 | Cambridge United | 13 | 21:18 | 21 |
| 8 | Luton | 12 | 24:20 | 20 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday | 12 | 21:13 | 19 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town | 11 | 20:16 | 18 |
| 11 | Leicester | 12 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 12 | Burton Albion | 13 | 18:19 | 17 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 11 | 15:11 | 15 |
| 14 | Milton Keynes Dons | 12 | 16:19 | 15 |
| 15 | Wycombe | 12 | 19:23 | 15 |
| 16 | Leyton Orient | 12 | 16:14 | 14 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 12 | 8:19 | 13 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 12 | 13:16 | 12 |
| 19 | Notts County | 11 | 11:14 | 11 |
| 20 | Blackpool | 11 | 16:20 | 11 |
| 21 | Peterborough | 12 | 11:21 | 10 |
| 22 | Bromley | 12 | 11:30 | 9 |
| 23 | Barnsley | 11 | 11:21 | 8 |
| 24 | Wigan | 12 | 8:20 | 7 |
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About the Barnsley vs Oxford United forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Barnsley and Oxford United in the League One table
The table shows a wide gap: Oxford United are 3rd in the League One, while Barnsley sit 23rd, 14 points behind. League goal record so far: Barnsley 11-21, Oxford United 19-10. The full standings are on the League One Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Barnsley have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Oxford United have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.