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16th Sep. EFL Trophy---Blackpool VS Barrow Prediction
EFL Trophy - Blackpool VS Barrow
Match Time:17-09-2025 02:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team Reviews
Blackpool are entering this EFL Trophy 2025/26 Group B Matchweek 1 match at Bloomfield Road on September 16, 2025, with a mixed start to their League One season, sitting mid-table with one win, one draw, and one loss in their first three matches. Their recent form shows one win, one draw, and two losses in their last four matches across all competitions, including a 1-0 loss to Northampton Town in League One and a 2-0 League Cup win over Burton Albion. They’ve scored three goals and conceded three, averaging 0.75 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per game. At home, Blackpool are resilient, with a 2-0 win over Wycombe in their last home game. Coach Neil Critchley’s 4-2-3-1 relies on George Honeyman’s creativity and Niall Ennis’s finishing. No major injuries are reported, so Blackpool will leverage their home crowd to press high and exploit Barrow’s defense, aiming to kick off their EFL Trophy campaign strongly.
Barrow are struggling in League Two, sitting near the bottom with one win and two losses from three matches. Their recent form includes one win and three losses in their last four, with a 2-1 loss to Bristol Rovers in League Two but a 1-0 League Cup win over Port Vale. They’ve scored two goals and conceded four, averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. Away form is poor, with no wins in their last three road games, including a 3-0 loss at Harrogate. Coach Stephen Clemence’s 4-4-2 depends on Elliot Newby’s pace and Innes Cameron’s aerial threat. No major injuries are noted, but Barrow will need to stay compact to counter Blackpool’s home intensity, aiming to cause an upset in their sixth EFL Trophy appearance.
Head to Head
Blackpool hold a strong historical edge over Barrow, winning four of their last six meetings, with one draw and one Barrow win. Their most recent clash was a 2-0 Blackpool victory on September 5, 2023, in the EFL Trophy at Barrow’s SO Legal Stadium, with Sonny Carey (44’) and Kylian Kouassi (85’) scoring. At Bloomfield Road, Blackpool won 2-1 in a 2021 League One match. Matches average 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of encounters, suggesting a potentially tight game. Blackpool’s 2-0 win in their last EFL Trophy meeting gives them a psychological edge, but Barrow’s 2-1 League Two win over Blackpool in 2020 shows they can compete.
Prediction
Blackpool’s home advantage, better form, and historical dominance make them favorites against a Barrow side struggling on the road. I predict a 2-0 win for Blackpool, with Ennis or Honeyman likely scoring, while Barrow struggle to convert chances. Blackpool’s win probability is around 65%, reflecting their home resilience and Barrow’s winless away run. Expect Blackpool to control possession (around 54%) and corners (7-9 projected), with Barrow’s counters posing a limited threat. The game should see Blackpool’s wingers exploit Barrow’s flanks, building on their 2-0 2023 EFL Trophy win, for a comfortable victory to start their Group B campaign.
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