Prediction for match Peterborough — Barnsley

Match Analysis: Peterborough vs Barnsley

The FA Cup in England is advancing to a new stage, and on December 6, 2025, Peterborough will face Barnsley. The odds for the outcome are as follows: a win for Peterborough is at 2.19, Barnsley at 3.06, and a draw is priced at 3.52. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Peterborough 42.77%, draw 26.61%, Barnsley 30.61%. This setup indicates a slight advantage for Peterborough, but Barnsley also has a significant chance of success. The match is expected to be intriguing, given the close odds and percentage distribution.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Peterborough has an average possession of 55.8%, receives 1.4 yellow cards, commits 8 fouls, and is caught offside 3.8 times per match. In the same period, Barnsley has 49% possession, records 1.4 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and is caught offside 2.2 times. In their last three matches, Peterborough lost to Swindon Town 0-1 (02.12.2025), lost to Doncaster 1-2 (29.11.2025), and to Stevenage 0-1 (25.11.2025). Barnsley suffered a heavy defeat to Port Vale 0-5 (02.12.2025), drew with Stockport County 1-1 (29.11.2025), and thrashed Luton Town 5-0 (22.11.2025). The last head-to-head meeting was on August 19, 2025, when Barnsley defeated Peterborough 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over a series of five matches, Peterborough has an average total goals of 2.2, while Barnsley has 3.4. Peterborough scores 1.2 and concedes 1.0, while Barnsley scores 1.6 and concedes 1.8. For over 2.5 goals: both teams have 3 out of 5 matches over, 2 under. In the first half, Peterborough has 2 out of 5 over 1.5, Barnsley 3 out of 5 over 1.5. In the second half, Peterborough only has 1 out of 5 over 1.5, Barnsley 2 out of 5. For goal intervals: Peterborough most frequently scores in the 0-15 and 76-90 minute intervals (29% each), while Barnsley distributes goals evenly across four intervals (25% each). Peterborough mostly concedes in the 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minute intervals (25% each), while Barnsley concedes most in the 16-30 and 61-75 intervals (40% each). Overall, both teams tend towards high-scoring matches, but Peterborough has lower conceded figures, and Barnsley regularly plays over 2.5 goals. In this situation, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.69 seems logical, considering Barnsley's attacking potential and the defensive instability of both sides.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Peterborough averages 4.8 corners per match, Barnsley 5.2. For over 9.5 corners: Peterborough has 1 out of 5, Barnsley 3 out of 5. Among the odds for corner totals, the pair is presented for 9.5: over 9.5 is at 1.60, under 9.5 at 2.17. For the outcome on corners, Peterborough is the favorite with odds of 1.63. Considering the averages for both teams (10 corners per match), a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Barnsley more often hits the over, and Peterborough consistently maintains their corner delivery. Overall, the match promises to be rich in set-piece situations.