Peterborough vs Barnsley: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Peterborough take on Barnsley in the League Cup on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Peterborough come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 2 games (WW), scoring in every game.

Barnsley come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 2 games (DW), scoring in every game.

In their last 15 meetings, Peterborough have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 6 against Barnsley. These fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.

Defensively, Peterborough kept 3 clean sheets and Barnsley kept 4 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.