Barnet vs Oldham Athletic: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly contested, suggesting a draw. Barnet occupies 13th place and has shown weaker form in the last 5 matches (1.4 PPG), while Oldham Athletic in 12th position presents excellent form (2.2 PPG, unbeaten streak). The hosts have an offensive advantage at home (averaging 1.5 goals, xG 1.92), but Oldham impresses with solid away defense (50% clean sheets, averaging 0.75 goals conceded). Oldham's high percentage of away draws (42%) and the close goal difference between the two teams (+2 difference) point towards a sharing of points. The visitors' form and defensive stability could neutralize Barnet's advantage derived from playing in front of their own crowd.
Barnet vs Oldham Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Barnet played Oldham Athletic in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Barnet: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Oldham Athletic: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnet scores 1.28 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Oldham Athletic scores 1.04 and concedes 0.80. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnet 48%, Oldham Athletic 44%. Over 2.5: Barnet 40%, Oldham Athletic 36%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Barnet has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.59. Barnet: 14.6 shots per match, Oldham Athletic: 14.4.
Match halves
Barnet: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.64. Oldham Athletic: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Barnet: 76-90+ (10 goals). Oldham Athletic: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be very evenly contested, suggesting a draw. Barnet occupies 13th place and has shown weaker form in the last 5 matches (1.4 PPG), while Oldham Athletic in 12th position presents excellent form (2.2 PPG, unbeaten streak). The hosts have an offensive advantage at home (averaging 1.5 goals, xG 1.92), but Oldham impresses with solid away defense (50% clean sheets, averaging 0.75 goals conceded). Oldham's high percentage of away draws (42%) and the close goal difference between the two teams (+2 difference) point towards a sharing of points. The visitors' form and defensive stability could neutralize Barnet's advantage derived from playing in front of their own crowd.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Barnet | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.23 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Oldham Athletic is 57% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Barnet · 2.2 pts / match - Oldham Athletic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnet is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Barnet · 1.04 goals / match - Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Barnet · 0.8 goals / match - Oldham Athletic
Barnet scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 matches).
Oldham Athletic scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnet
Over / Under - Oldham Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Barnet is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - Barnet · 1 pts / match - Oldham Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnet - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Barnet
Oldham Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Barnet | Liga | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.36 | 2.62 | ▼ 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 47% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 25% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▼ 48% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Barnet 0 - 1 - 0 Oldham Athletic. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnet vs Oldham Athletic?
The EFL League Two match finished Barnet 3:2 Oldham Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnet vs Oldham Athletic?
Barnet score 1.28 goals per game on average and Oldham Athletic 1.04. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Barnet's matches and 44% of Oldham Athletic's.
What form are Barnet and Oldham Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Barnet have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Oldham Athletic 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnet vs Oldham Athletic?
The statistical background for Barnet vs Oldham Athletic — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.