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Barnsley vs Brighton Predictions for this EFL Cup. Barnsley host Brighton in Tuesday’s EFL Cup tie at Oakwell, with predictions, polls, stats and betting odds highlighting the Championship side against Premier League opposition. Read on for all our predictions and free betting tips for the game.
EFL Cup | Sep 23 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Oakwell Stadium
Barnsley vs Brighton Predictions
Will Brighton’s Firepower Overwhelm Barnsley in the Carabao Cup?
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- Barnsley’s defensive frailties: The Tykes have conceded in five of their last six games, letting in seven goals across that stretch of fixtures.
- Brighton’s goal-heavy trend: The Seagulls’ last six matches have produced 20 goals in total, averaging over three goals per contest.
- Head-to-head advantage: Brighton have won the last two meetings with Barnsley without conceding, including a 2-0 victory at Oakwell in 2017.
Best Bet for Barnsley vs Brighton
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Reasoning Backing Brighton to win and both teams to score works here because Barnsley can exploit Brighton’s shaky defence, but the visitors’ superior quality should still guarantee victory. | |
Cup nights in England often bring the most unexpected drama, and Barnsley will be hoping they can cause a stir when they welcome Premier League side Brighton to Oakwell on Tuesday. The Tykes were left licking their wounds after falling to a narrow 1-0 loss at Blackpool in League One, a result that reminded everyone that consistency has been their biggest enemy so far. Still, Barnsley’s home form has shown glimpses of life, with recent victories over Reading and Huddersfield proving they are not short of fight.
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Brighton arrive from a higher stage, battling toe-to-toe with Tottenham in a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend. Their season so far has been full of goals at both ends, and the Seagulls look just as capable of hitting a quickfire double as they are of giving away a sloppy equaliser. The Carabao Cup has already provided them with a 6-0 demolition of Oxford United, showing that even when fringe players come in, they don’t lack quality.
It’s the sort of tie that looks one-sided on paper, but cup football has a way of twisting the plot. Barnsley will bank on the raw energy of the Oakwell crowd, while Brighton know that with rotation or not, their class should still shine through.
Best Bet for Barnsley vs Brighton
At BettingTips4You we believe in quality over quantity. Rather than throwing multiple predictions at you, we pick the one bet that has the most conviction, the tip we would put our name behind. For this Carabao Cup tie, the standout selection is Brighton to win and both teams to score.
Why this choice? Barnsley have been leaky at the back, conceding in five of their last six outings, and even when they’ve won, they’ve often allowed opponents decent chances. They are unlikely to shut out a Brighton side who have scored at least twice in three of their last four matches across all competitions. The Seagulls are not just scoring, they are creating plenty—twelve shots against Spurs with four on target in their last match is proof of their intent.
At the same time, Brighton’s defence has been anything but watertight. They’ve let in goals in five of their previous six, and even in their big win over Oxford, questions were raised about positioning when tested. Barnsley’s attacking line, though less polished, has shown an ability to find goals at home, scoring three against both Reading and Huddersfield. That suggests they can at least trouble Brighton, especially if the visitors rotate heavily.
As BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington explains:
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“Brighton play with such freedom going forward, but that same openness at the back always leaves the door ajar. Backing them to win while conceding feels the sweet spot.”
A 3-1 away win looks the most realistic outcome here. Brighton should have too much across the pitch, yet Barnsley are resilient enough to grab one. It’s a match that promises excitement, though the gap in class will almost certainly tell by full-time.
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