Doncaster vs Barnsley Prediction 22 August 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 11:30 22 August. The tournament match will take place at the Keepmoat Stadium stadium in the city of Doncaster. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Barnsley):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 3, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 13 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.13, in the 2nd half - 1.88;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Doncaster - Barnsley

Doncaster Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 15 August 2026 as part of the League One tournament (home team - Mansfield Town, away team - Doncaster Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Doncaster Rovers vs Mansfield Town):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
✅The Doncaster Rovers team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).
During this time, the team has won 5 victories, drew 1 times, and suffered 4 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 11 goals, averaging 1.1 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 0.6 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.3 goals over the same period.
Match Results: Doncaster Rovers

Barnsley Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 15 August 2026 as part of the League One tournament (home team - Barnsley, away - Bromley). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Barnsley vs Bromley):
- ball possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
⚠️The visiting team is Barnsley. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.
During this time, the team has 3 wins and 5 losses, and 2 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 0.9 per match (away - 1), and concede an average of 1.4.
Match Results: Barnsley
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 8;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.13;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.38, while the visitors net 0.75.
First-Half Stats: Doncaster Rovers (home) vs Barnsley (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5).
- Doncaster Rovers have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games against Barnsley (League One).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 3, draws - 2.
Statistics: Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Barnsley have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.63, the guests - 1.38;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
- Doncaster Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Barnsley (League One).
- Doncaster Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Doncaster Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (League One).
Prediction on corners
- Under 9.5 corners in last 7 Doncaster Rovers home games (League One).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Doncaster Rovers at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Barnsley away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Doncaster Rovers at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Barnsley away - 2 (40%).
Editorial Prediction
- Doncaster Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Barnsley (League One).
- Doncaster Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Doncaster Rovers have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (League One).