1 May 2021 at 14:00

20
Full Time
Referee: M. Donohue

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Preston5wins
3draws10 meetings
Barnsley2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 29.8%Draw 30.6%Away 44.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.253.202.20
Max3.433.302.31
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.1%
Market favourite:Barnsley · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market28.4%29.5%42.1%
Public market28.0%28.8%43.2%
Δ0.4%0.7%1.1%

Preston vs Barnsley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Barnsley (44%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PrestonHalf-time:10Barnsley
9Shots11
4Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
30/04/22Barnsley1–3Preston3.23/3.43/2.21
11/12/21Preston2–1Barnsley1.78/3.65/4.66
01/05/21Preston2–0Barnsley3.36/3.27/2.25
15/12/20Barnsley2–1Preston2.26/3.30/3.31
21/01/20Barnsley0–3Preston2.61/3.47/2.68
05/10/19Preston5–1Barnsley1.65/3.88/5.57
09/09/17Preston1–1Barnsley1.64/3.95/5.83
26/12/17Barnsley0–0Preston3.36/3.43/2.24
10/09/16Preston1–2Barnsley2.29/3.30/3.42
04/02/17Barnsley0–0Preston2.80/3.33/2.67

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Preston

W 299D 240L 285
Over 2.548
Goals scored1010

Away Record: Barnsley

W 171D 152L 275
Over 2.547
Goals scored659

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Preston defeated Barnsley 2:0. The match was played in Championship 2020.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Preston have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Barnsley show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Preston

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Barnsley

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026