Barnsley vs Oldham prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Barnsley (2.7) and Oldham (1.6) together point to 4.3 goals. That gives this tip a 77% chance. Barnsley come in off a win (WWDL), while Oldham lost their last game (LDWLD). The odds (1.25) are about right.
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Odds board
Bookmaker odds · our chance under each · TIP = our pickMatch result
Double chance
Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
Both teams to score
Half-time result
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Match notes
by Ade Ola & the 9jaTips deskThe big picture
Barnsley go in as clear favourites (62%) and anything but a home win would be a surprise. In the England EFL Trophy table, Barnsley sit 2nd (3 pts) and Oldham 4th (0 pts).
Form check
Barnsley have won one of their last six (W D L L L L). Last time out they beat Aldershot Town 7–2 at home. Goals are not a problem: 2.0 a game in that spell. No clean sheet in any of those games.
Oldham arrive with two wins from their last six games (D W L D L W). Last time out they drew with Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
We expect around 4.3 goals (Barnsley 2.7, Oldham 1.6). Over 2.5 rates at 77% and GG at 70% – goals are the likely story.
Our call (settled)
Our pre-match tip was Over 2.5 goals – 77% in our model, around 1.25 with the bookmakers. Most likely score: Barnsley 2–1 Oldham. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
Barnsley
last 6- Wv Aldershot Town7–27 Nov
- Dv Oxford United1–131 Oct
- L@ Reading1–224 Oct
- L@ Luton1–220 Oct
- Lv Cambridge United1–217 Oct
- L@ Stockport County1–310 Oct
Oldham
last 6- Dv Sheffield Wednesday1–18 Nov
- W@ Northampton1–03 Nov
- Lv Crawley Town0–131 Oct
- D@ Barnet1–124 Oct
- L@ Walsall0–320 Oct
- Wv Cheltenham4–117 Oct
Past meetings
Full head-to-head →These two have not met in our records.
EFL Trophy table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 |  Barnsley | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Manchester United U21 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 |  Notts County | 3 | -4 | 3 |
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the 9jaTips prediction for Barnsley vs Oldham?
We tip Over 2.5 goals – a 77% chance in our model, with bookmaker odds around 1.25.
Who will win Barnsley vs Oldham?
Our model has Barnsley at 62%, the draw at 18% and Oldham at 20%.
What is the correct score prediction for Barnsley vs Oldham?
Our most likely score is Barnsley 2–1 Oldham.
Will there be goals in Barnsley vs Oldham?
We expect about 4.3 goals: over 2.5 at 77%, both teams to score at 70%.
When is Barnsley vs Oldham?
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT), at Oakwell Ground – EFL Trophy.