Peterborough United vs Barnsley is an EFL Cup third-round tie at London Road on Tuesday, with very little to separate the two League One sides.
Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson narrowly favours Peterborough on penalties, with goals on the agenda.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough to win on penalties | 11/2 | Both sides are aiming to reach round four in this competition for the first time since 2009/10. Neither are in particularly sparkling form, though. Peterborough are without a win in four games, while Barnsley are fresh from back-to-back defeats. |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2/1 | Peterborough’s winless streak came after they put five past Championship side Watford in the second round. Meanwhile, Barnsley have shipped eight goals in their last two outings. |
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How Peterborough United go into the game
Peterborough drew 1-1 at MK Dons in League One at the weekend, and will fancy home advantage in the cup.
Dangerous at London Road, Posh will back themselves to progress.
How Barnsley go into the game
Barnsley were beaten 3-0 at Plymouth last time out. Having previously lost 5-1 at home to Stevenage, they travel to Peterborough needing a response.
Low on confidence, Barnsley face a tough trip, but have goals in them on their day.
Peterborough United vs Barnsley head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/02/26 | Barnsley | 2-1 | Peterborough |
| 06/12/25 | Peterborough | 0-1 | Barnsley |
| 19/08/25 | Peterborough | 0-1 | Barnsley |
| 21/04/25 | Barnsley | 1-1 | Peterborough |
| 29/12/24 | Peterborough | 1-3 | Barnsley |
Barnsley have the clear edge in this recent series, winning three of the last five meetings and drawing another to stay unbeaten across that run. Peterborough’s only positive result was a home draw in April 2025.
Peterborough United vs Barnsley predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | 13/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Neither side has progressed beyond round three in this competition since both doing so in 2009/10. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | Both sides won’t be overly confident at the back, given their recent struggles in form. |
| Peterborough to win after penalties | 11/2 | ⭐⭐ | Similarly, neither side will be massively confident in getting the win, but home advantage may just prove the difference at the end. |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2/1 | ⭐⭐ | Peterborough did put five past Championship side Watford in the previous round, while Barnsley have let in eight across their last two matches. |
| Peterborough 2-2 Barnsley | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Just two points and three positions separate the sides in League One, so you would think there will be little to do so here. |
Peterborough United vs Barnsley score prediction
There is little between the sides, but Peterborough’s home advantage should just about tell in a tie with goals in it. Score prediction: Peterborough 2-2 Barnsley (Peterborough win on penalties).
