{"id":4010,"date":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/barnsley-vs-crewe-alexandra-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","slug":"barnsley-vs-crewe-alexandra-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/barnsley-vs-crewe-alexandra-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 25\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/carabao-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Carabao Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/barnsley.png\" alt=\"Barnsley\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Barnsley<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">19:45<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/crewe-alexandra.png\" alt=\"Crewe Alexandra\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Crewe Alexandra<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Barnsley to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.56<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/barnsley.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Barnsley<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/crewe-alexandra.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Crewe Alexandra<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 25\/08\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/carabao-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Carabao Cup &middot; 2nd Round<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Oakwell Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>1xBet<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.56<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.70<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.50<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.58<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.90<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">4.50<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">1.65<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">4.00<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">4.60<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: Barnsley to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.56<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on 1xBet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 07:00 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Carabao Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 2nd Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 25 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:45 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Oakwell Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Preview<\/h2><p>Barnsley welcome Crewe Alexandra to Oakwell with a point to prove after opening their League One campaign with a goalless draw. Manager Daniel Stendel was vocal about his side's lethargic first-half showing in the previous Carabao Cup round, and he will demand a sharper start here. Rotation is expected for this midweek fixture, though the hosts retain a clear divisional advantage and are chasing a third consecutive appearance in the competition's third round.<\/p><p>Crewe Alexandra arrive in South Yorkshire in superb form, having won all three competitive matches this season while conceding just once. Manager Lee Bell has favoured a settled lineup, and new loan signings Josh Stephenson and Kyle Ure offer fresh options in defence and midfield. The League Two visitors will be keen to end a three-match losing streak against Barnsley, and their early-season confidence makes them a genuine threat at Oakwell.<\/p><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Barnsley to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.56<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.58<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">1.65<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.63<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.59<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 07:00 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><p>Barnsley's divisional advantage is the cornerstone of our home win pick at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_barnsley_crewe-alexandra_19813453\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.56<\/a>. A League One side hosting League Two opposition at Oakwell carries a structural edge that history reinforces: Crewe have lost three consecutive meetings against the Tykes. Manager Daniel Stendel will demand a sharper performance after criticising his squad's sluggish first half in the previous round.<\/p><p>Crewe, however, arrive with genuine momentum. Three wins from three competitive outings, conceding just once, makes Lee Bell's side dangerous opponents. New loan signings Josh Stephenson and Kyle Ure add defensive depth. Yet cup ties at higher-division grounds remain a different proposition, and Barnsley's desire to reach the third round for a third straight season provides strong motivation.<\/p><p>We also lean towards <strong>under 2.5 goals<\/strong> at 2.30. Barnsley's opening league fixture produced zero goals, and Stendel is likely to rotate his squad for this midweek tie, which could blunt attacking fluency. Crewe's defensive solidity, just one goal conceded across three matches, suggests a tight contest. A low-scoring Barnsley victory fits the profile of this cross-division cup tie. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Barnsley hold clear divisional superiority over Crewe<\/li><li>Crewe conceded just once in three matches<\/li><li>Oakwell hosts favour Barnsley in cup ties<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Barnsley<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">43%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Crewe Alexandra<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">58%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Barnsley<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Crewe Alexandra<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1D<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.2<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.7<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/1<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0\/1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Barnsley<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> R Rogan Ravenhill<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> A Arley Kay<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> K Kacper Lopata<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> S Sam Gale<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> C Cameron McGeehan<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> J Jonathan Bland<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> L Luke William Alker<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> R Reyes Cleary<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> M Makenzie Kirk<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> A Amani Richards<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>J. Earl <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Josh Earl <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Crewe Alexandra<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> T Tom Booth<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> L Lewis Billington<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> L Luke Offord<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> P Patryk Mlynarski<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> R Rio Hutchinson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> M Matus Holicek<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> J Joe White<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> J Jordan Gibson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> C Calum Agius<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> J Jack Lankester<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> J Josh March<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>A Adama Thibaut<\/li><li>S Sam Dancey<\/li><li>L Luca Moore<\/li><li>C Charlie McNeill<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Joel Tabiner <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Owen Lunt <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Ian Lawlor <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(hernia injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Mickey Demetriou <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(suspension (red card on August 16, 2026))<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Both lineups here carry a speculated tag, drawn from a single source, so treat the tactical picture as provisional rather than settled. That said, Barnsley's 4-3-3 shapes up to press high and wide, while Crewe's 4-2-3-1 offers a more structured midfield base, with <strong>Jack Lankester<\/strong> operating in the creative pocket behind Josh March.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">The Carabao Cup's second round often invites rotation, and that uncertainty compounds the speculative nature of both XIs. <strong>Makenzie Kirk<\/strong> on the Barnsley flank could be one to watch if the hosts do line up as suggested, but confirmation closer to kickoff remains essential before reading too much into either shape.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra?<\/h3><p>Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra kicks off at <strong>19:45 local time on 25 August 2026<\/strong> at Oakwell Stadium.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra being played?<\/h3><p>This Carabao Cup second round tie takes place at <strong>Oakwell Stadium<\/strong> in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>Check local listings for Carabao Cup second round broadcast details in your region. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 25\/08\/2026 Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Preview Barnsley welcome Crewe Alexandra to Oakwell with a point to prove after opening their League One campaign with a goalless draw. 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