Oxford United vs Barnsley: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

Oxford United

W W W L D

5th place in England League 1

0-1

23/01/2024 19:45

Barnsley

L L D L L

6th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Oxford United vs Barnsley on 23 January 2024 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Oxford United vs Barnsley preview before placing your bet.

Oxford United are currently 5th with 77 points after 46 matches.
Barnsley sit 6th with 76 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Oxford United to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Barnsley, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Oxford United have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:45

2024-01-23

Oxford United vs Barnsley - Prediction & Odds

Oxford United

Barnsley

2024-01-23 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 23/01/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

19/08/2023 14:00

Barnsley

1 - 3

Oxford United

ENG L1

22/04/2023 14:00

Barnsley

2 - 0

Oxford United

ENG L1

01/02/2023 19:45

Oxford United

1 - 2

Barnsley

ENG L1

29/01/2019 19:45

Oxford United

2 - 2

Barnsley

ENG L1

04/08/2018 14:00

Barnsley

4 - 0

Oxford United

ENG L1

03/04/2016 13:30

Barnsley

3 - 2

Oxford United

ENG JPT

Oxford United

17%

Draw

17%

Barnsley

67%

Oxford United Last 6 matches

13/01/2024 15:00

Carlisle United 1 - 3 Oxford United ENG L1

09/01/2024 19:45

AFC Wimbledon 2 - 0 Oxford United ENG JPT

06/01/2024 12:30

Coventry City 6 - 2 Oxford United ENG FAC

01/01/2024 15:00

Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Oxford United ENG L1

29/12/2023 19:45

Oxford United 2 - 3 Derby County ENG L1

26/12/2023 15:00

Oxford United 2 - 1 Cambridge United ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Barnsley

16/01/2024 19:45

Barnsley 2 - 1 Carlisle United ENG L1

13/01/2024 15:00

Barnsley 2 - 1 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

01/01/2024 15:00

Barnsley 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic ENG L1

29/12/2023 19:45

Peterborough United 2 - 2 Barnsley ENG L1

26/12/2023 15:00

Port Vale 2 - 3 Barnsley ENG L1

23/12/2023 15:00

Barnsley 2 - 1 Stevenage Borough ENG L1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Oxford United

Barnsley

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.45

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

32 (65%)17 (35%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

28 (58%)20 (42%)

Oxford United

Recent matches

Barnsley

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)33 12(27%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Oxford United

Barnsley

Shots

Oxford United

Total shots

13.35 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 3.69

Barnsley

Total shots

13.81 avg / game

Blocked

166 total

Avg. 3.69

Oxford United Pass Barnsley

Total passes

22371

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

21590

Avg. 450 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Oxford United

Played games

Barnsley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.21

5.04

247

Corners

246

5.13

24.63

1207

Throw-ins

1239

25.81

1.55

Offsides

127

2.65

2.51

123

GK saves

144

3.00

Oxford United

DISCIPLINARY

Barnsley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.65

110

2.29

0.10

0.04

9.49

465

Fouls

482

10.04

13.39

656

Tackles

629

13.10

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Oxford United vs Barnsley Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Oxford United vs Barnsley on 23 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Oxford United vs Barnsley Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Oxford United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Barnsley's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Oxford United and Barnsley sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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