Two sides going for promotion from League One kick off 2025 with this high-stakes clash looking to have a successful second half of the season to achieve their goals.
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Our 3 predictions for Barnsley vs Wrexham
- 1st prediction: Wrexham to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Under 3.5 goals in the match
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score
1st prediction for Barnsley vs Wrexham: Wrexham to win or draw 14/25
This is a bit of a rogue prediction as Barnsley are the home side, but Wrexham really look like they could get something out of this one. Barnsley have really struggled against sides in good form recently, with heavy defeats to Birmingham City and Leyton Orient, and they could suffer the same fate here, despite likely dominating the game. Wrexham have become the masters of getting results, which sees them in the automatic promotion spots in their first League One season since 2005. A positive trip to Oakwell would only help to that end as the club look to achieve their Hollywood owners’ ambitions of Championship football.
2nd prediction for Barnsley vs Wrexham: Under 3.5 goals in the game 13/50
This is a game likely to feature goals, but they won’t be flooding in, which influences this prediction. Both teams have featured in high scoring games recently both in scoring and conceding, which influences both a later prediction and this one. I’d fancy both sides to get one, maybe two maximum, but Barnsley will suffer against Wrexham, who may nick a goal or two on the break. With Barnsley good going forward, and Wrexham incredible at the back, this should be a tasty encounter with good football from both sides.
3rd prediction for Barnsley vs Wrexham: Both teams to score 69/100
This prediction was a difficult one to make – Wrexham have been excellent at the back this season, but Barnsley do possess attacking talent, and the Welsh side haven’t exactly been impenetrable of late. Their five at the back formation has proved effective, especially at the start of the campaign, but they’ve conceded in all of their last four despite their unbeaten record. This could continue as, despite their league position, Barnsley are a strong side who play some good stuff. Despite losing two of their last four, they’ve scored in three of them and look a threat going forward. It’s just a case of them getting the better of a notoriously tough team.
Best odds for Barnsley vs Wrexham
| Bookmaker | Barnsley | Draw | Wrexham |
| MyriadPlay | 57/50 | 9/4 | 21/10 |
| Gentleman Jim | 6/5 | 23/10 | 21/10 |
| Betarno | 57/50 | 109/50 | 107/50 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Both sides come into this game off the back of fairly decent form; while Barnsley have lost two of their last five, they have won the other three and are pushing for a play-off spot. Wrexham, on the other hand, are doing fantastically on their return to the division and are second, with a real chance of promotion. They’ve won three of their last five also, but are unbeaten unlike their opponents, as they look to maintain their position. Both sides won their previous games, Barnsley a 3-2 win at Peterborough while Wrexham beat Wigan 2-1 at home.
In terms of history, this is a game which hasn’t been played much recently owing to Wrexham’s absence from the third tier since 2005. In the reverse fixture, they won 1-0 and will be hoping to do the same away from home to continue their good record against the Tykes. Overall, the away team have the better record in this fixture, winning three out of five, though it has only taken place once since 2005.
Confrontation
01/01/2025
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Barnsley
Wrexham
2
1
03/12/2024
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Wrexham
Barnsley
1
0
Last Results - Barnsley 
18/01/2025
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Bristol Rovers
Barnsley
3
1
L
04/01/2025
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Barnsley
Crawley Town
3
0
W
01/01/2025
League One League One
Barnsley
Wrexham
2
1
W
29/12/2024
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Peterborough United
Barnsley
1
3
W
26/12/2024
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Bolton Wanderers
Barnsley
1
2
W
Last Results - Wrexham
16/01/2025
League One League One
Shrewsbury Town
Wrexham
2
1
L
04/01/2025
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Wrexham
Peterborough United
1
0
W
01/01/2025
League One League One
Barnsley
Wrexham
2
1
L
29/12/2024
League One League One
Wrexham
Wigan Athletic
2
1
W
26/12/2024
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Wrexham
Blackpool
2
1
W
Where to watch Barnsley vs Wrexham
Here’s where you can watch both sides’ first game of 2024, either live or televised:
- Location: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley, UK, S71 1ET
- Channel: Sky Sports+ (subscription required)
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Wednesday 1st January 2025
Probable lineups for Barnsley vs Wrexham
Both sides come into this game with pretty much the same squad available as in previous games; the two teams both have a few longer term injuries but nothing new to worry about. Here’s how we think they’ll line up:
Barnsley
Line up: B Killip, M Gevigney, D Pines, C McCarthy, C O’Keeffe, A Phillips, L Connell, J Russell, B Cotter, M Watters, D Keillor-Dunn
Injuries/suspensions: F Jalo, J Earl, M Roberts (all injured)
Coach: Darrell Clarke
Wrexham
Line up: M Howard, M Cleworth, E O’Connell, L Brunt, R Barnett, G Dobson, M James, O Rathbone, J McClean, S Fletcher, P Mullin
Injuries/suspensions: A Okonkwo, J Marriott, C Burton (all injured)
Coach: Phil Parkinson
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