League One· Regular Season - 11· Oakwell Ground
Barnsley
Cambridge United17 Oct
Barnsley vs Cambridge United Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Cambridge United or Draw
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.53
Expected goals
1.5 - 1.5
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Cambridge United +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 83% | 1.21 | 1.14 |
| AH1 +1.5Barnsley +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 81% | 1.24 | 1.10 |
| 1XBarnsley or Draw | 64% | 1.57 | 1.44 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 63% | 1.59 | 1.43 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 61% | 1.63 | 1.53 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | 1.62 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | 2.22 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 39% | 2.59 | 2.40 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 37% | 2.69 | 2.46 |
| 2Cambridge United to win | 36% | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| 1Barnsley to win | 35% | 2.88 | 2.42 |
| XDraw | 29% | 3.46 | 3.65 |
| AH2 -1.5Cambridge United -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 19% | 5.23 | 5.00 |
| AH1 -1.5Barnsley -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 17% | 5.76 | 4.40 |
Barnsley vs Cambridge United odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.38 | 3.40 | 2.62 | - | - | 1.53 | 2.40 |
| 1xBet | 2.39 | 3.62 | 2.62 | 1.62 | 2.22 | 1.51 | 2.39 |
| Dafabet | 2.42 | 3.65 | 2.75 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.40 | 3.50 | 2.70 | 1.62 | 2.25 | 1.53 | 2.38 |
| Marathonbet | 2.39 | 3.62 | 2.62 | 1.62 | 2.22 | 1.51 | 2.35 |
| Betfair | 2.30 | 3.75 | 2.75 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.50 | 2.55 |
| BetVictor | 2.45 | 3.60 | 2.63 | 1.60 | 2.14 | 1.50 | 2.40 |
| Pinnacle | 2.47 | 3.74 | 2.61 | 1.64 | 2.27 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.22 | 3.15 | 2.48 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 2.32 | 3.60 | 2.77 | 1.62 | 2.25 | 1.52 | 2.37 |
Barnsley vs Cambridge United preview & analysis
Match preview
Barnsley host Cambridge United in the League One (Regular Season - 11) at Oakwell Ground on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Barnsley are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 15. Most recently they lost to Stockport County 1-3 away. They're 19th in the table with 8 points from 8 games. Cambridge United arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Blackpool 1-0 at home. They're 5th in the table with 16 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Barnsley have won 3, Cambridge United have won 1 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cambridge United narrow favourites: Barnsley 35%, draw 29%, Cambridge United 36%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.5 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 61% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Cambridge United should avoid defeat, and double chance covers the draw. Our pick is Cambridge United or Draw at 1.55, which our model rates at a 65% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Barnsley 1-2 Cambridge United.
Recent form
Barnsley- 10 OctAStockport County1-3
- 6 OctAFleetwood Town1-4
- 22 SeptHLeeds United U213-4
- 19 SeptHLeicester1-1
- 15 SeptAPeterborough3-3
Cambridge United- 10 OctHBlackpool1-0
- 6 OctHNorthampton2-1
- 26 SeptHAFC Wimbledon1-1
- 22 SeptAGillingham4-1
- 19 SeptAOxford United1-1
Head to head
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 19 |
| 2 |  Bradford | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 17 |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 16 |
| 4 |  Huddersfield | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +7 | 16 |
| 5 | Cambridge United | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 16 |
| 6 |  Reading | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +11 | 15 |
| 7 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 15 |
| 17 |  Leicester | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 8 |
| 19 | Barnsley | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 20 |  Peterborough | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 21 |  Bromley | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
Barnsley vs Cambridge United: FAQ
What is the Barnsley vs Cambridge United prediction?
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Our tip is Cambridge United or Draw at odds of 1.55. Our predicted score is Barnsley 1-2 Cambridge United.
Who is the favourite to win Barnsley vs Cambridge United?
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Cambridge United are favourites. Our model gives Barnsley a 35% chance of winning, Cambridge United 36%, and the draw 29%.
Will both teams score in Barnsley vs Cambridge United?
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We rate both teams to score at 61%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Barnsley vs Cambridge United kick off?
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Barnsley vs Cambridge United kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Oakwell Ground, Barnsley.
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