Gloucester City FC

vs

Barrow FC

Tips, Stats and Odds

Side with the Bluebirds in an open cup clash

Gloucester and Barrow met in FA Cup Qualification 2026 at Holker Street and drew 0-0, but there looks like a much better chance of goals when the sides clash on Tuesday. Adam Murray's Bluebirds have been a more potent force since he took over as manager on 12 May, 2026. Barrow have played with an edge to their game ever since and have had the momentum in all their recent match-ups. They have won four and drawn one of their last five, which is a decent stretch of form for a side that plays with a wide, attack-minded front three designed to press high up the pitch and whip in crosses. There is a danger to them and the Tigers could get caught on the break on Tuesday, especially as Barrow's front three will have a go at the home defence.

Murray’s men have the momentum

Gloucester have been solid on home soil recently with one win and four draws in their last five and, overall, they are unbeaten in their last 10 in all competitions. But there is a little bit of a cagey feel to their recent games with two wins and three draws in their last five, and the last two were both draws. Barrow's momentum and the fact they have been scoring well on the road recently makes us think a goal bet on the visitors is worth the punt, especially as Gloucester like to pack out their defence and can frustrate stronger sides. But a draw looks good here at 29/10 as the home side can also cause problems, particularly in an FA Cup fixture.

Don’t discount the hosts

So we are going for Over 2.5 goals at 3/5 and Both Teams to Score Yes at 11/20 as the two main selections in this cup clash, although a scoring draw looks the smartest call with 1-1 and 2-2 in the range of correct score forecasts. Rekeem Harper is Barrow's danger man and he has bagged four of the Bluebirds' last 10 goals in their recent 5-game run.