Relegation will be on the minds of both Barnsley and Burton Albion as they face off at Oakwell on Tuesday evening. Both sides are in the relegation zone currently and as the business end of the season approaches this has all the hallmarks of a classic relegation six-pointer between two sides scrapping for their lives.
Sky Bet Championship – Barnsley vs Burton Albion – Oakwell, Tuesday 20th February 2018, Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Coral |
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Barnsley
Burton Albion
Barnsley
Following the departure of talismanic manager Paul Heckingbottom, Barnsley look to have their work cut out in order to preserve their Championship status for another year – winless in their last 6 matches.
The Tykes are 22nd in the Championship table having picked up 28 points from 31 games in what has tough season for the reds.
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.
Burton Albion
The Brewers have been embroiled in a relegation scrap all season and currently prop up the Championship table and they have slipped to 4 points from safety. Nigel Clough’s men are winless in their last 6 matches and they will be eager to stop the rot with the crunch part of the season looming large.
Goals have been hard to come by all season for Clough’s men but Lloyd Dyer has managed 6 goals in all competitions – a tally he will need to improve upon to ensure Championship safety.
Barnsley vs Burton Albion Head to Head
Burton have never beaten Barnsley in a competitive fixture, with 3 Barnsley wins and 3 draws in the previous 6 meetings between the sides. Barnsley picked up an impressive 4-2 win over Burton back in October thanks to goals from Lloyd Isgrove, Brad Potts, Harvey Barnes and Joe Williams.
Barnsley vs Burton Albion Odds and Predictions
Despite their struggles this term, both sides do look to play on the front foot as much as possible.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 5/6 with Ladbrokes.
Although it could be an attritional tie, this game does looks to have goals in it.
Over 1.5 goals in the game looks a banker punt at 1/3 with Sky Bet.
Tom Bradshaw has banged the goals in for Barnsley this season and he will want to add to his goal tally here.
Tom Bradshaw to score anytime looks an overpriced bet at 17/10 with Uni Bet.
With both sides desperate to stay in the division, this could end up being a draw between two well matched sides.
The game to finish as a draw looks a fantastic bet at 10/3 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Barnsley 1 – 1 Burton Albion – 5/1 with Ladbrokes.
Top Barnsley vs Burton Albion Betting Tip
Both sides are low on confidence and in need of points and it could be a real hum-dinger of a game. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 7/2 with Coral.