Table-topping Wolves face a tricky-looking trip to Oakwell to take on a resurgent Barnsley side on Saturday. Wolves sit 12 points clear of second placed derby in the Championship table and will be looking to wrap up Premier League promotion as quickly as possible, whilst Barnsley are unbeaten in their last 3 Championship matches and look to be plotting a route towards Championship safety.
Skybet Championship – Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Oakwell – Saturday 13th January 2018 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Ladbrokes |
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Barnsley
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Paul Heckingbottom’s men continue to defy logic in the Championship and look well-set to preserve their Championship status for another year. The Tykes are 19th in the Championship table having picked up 26 points from 26 games in what has been a solid first half of the campaign. Tom Bradshaw has been the focal point of Barnsley’s attack this season and his 11 goals could prove invaluable in their quest to stay in the division.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
The media have run out of superlatives for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men this season and their brand of football has been a pleasure to watch. Wolves have picked up 61 points from their opening 26 games to open up a 12 point gap at the top of the Championship table. Leo Bonatini has been a revelation in the Championship this season and he’ll be keen to add to his tally of 12 goals this season.
Head to Head
Wolves just edge the head to head record between the teams with 34 wins to Barnsley’s 30 with another 18 games in the fixture ending in draws historically.
Wolves won the reverse fixture 2-1 back in September thanks to goals from Alfred N’Diaye and Bright Enobakhare.
Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Betting Odds and Predictions
Both sides are in decent form in the Championship and it could be quite an open game.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a shrewd bet at 11/10 with Coral.
Wolves have been blowing away all before them this season and should be able to dispatch of Barnsley.
Wolves to win the match represents great value at 3/4 with William Hill.
Leo Bonatini is Wolves’s top scorer and he is sure to cause huge problems for Barnsley.
Leo Bonatini to score anytime is an excellent price at 6/4 with UniBet.
Although Barnsley haven’t banged the goals in this season they are quite solid at home – which could add to the game as a spectacle.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a great bet at Evens with Betfair.
Score Prediction
Barnsley 1 – 3 Wolves – 15/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers
With the festive period taking its toll, this could be an open game between two teams looking for points and ultimately, Wolves’s superior quality should shine through. Wolves to win the match and both teams to score looks a great bet at 3/1 with William Hill.