Burton vs Barnsley Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ League One - Round 7 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Pirelli Stadium (Burton upon Trent)

Burton will face Barnsley in the seventh round of League One action at Pirelli Stadium. Burton is currently in 20th place in the standings, having drawn four and lost one of their five matches so far, resulting in a total score of 7:8. At home, they rank 21st, having drawn one and lost one with a goal difference of 2:3. Their last match ended in a 2:2 draw against Rotherham. Key players for Burton include Ryan Sweeney, Max Crocombe, and Billy Bodin, who has scored three goals so far this season.

Barnsley comes into the match sitting 7th in the league standings with three wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring 10 goals and conceding nine. Away from home, Barnsley has won two and lost one, with a total score of 5:4. Their last competitive match saw them lose 3:0 to Stevenage. Key players for Barnsley include Barry Cotter with two assists, Adam Phillips, who has scored four goals and shares the top scorers' spot, and Marc Roberts, who has been consistently performing well.

In their last five head-to-head matches, Barnsley won three, while Burton won two. The most recent clash in April 2024 saw Barnsley win 3:1. Barnsley's attack has been more productive than Burton's, having scored 10 goals so far, while Burton has scored 7. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, with Burton conceding 8 goals and Barnsley conceding 9 this season.

Where to watch Burton vs Barnsley?

📺 Link to watch Burton vs Barnsley Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Billy Bodin (Burton): Bodin has been a standout for Burton with three goals this season.
• Adam Phillips (Barnsley): Phillips is one of the league's top scorers with four goals and will be crucial for Barnsley's offense.
• Marc Roberts (Barnsley): A consistent performer at the back, Roberts will be key to solidifying Barnsley’s defense.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Barnsley ranks in the top 3 for goal attempts this season, with 12.3 shots per game.
• Burton is among the bottom 3 teams in terms of victories, having failed to win any of their five matches so far.
• Barnsley committed the most fouls in the league, averaging 14.2 per game.

💡 Burton vs Barnsley Prediction

Given the recent form and Barnsley's offensive firepower, they are favorites in this encounter. Burton’s inability to secure a win this season may continue against a Barnsley side eager to bounce back from their previous defeat. Expect Barnsley to edge a narrow victory, with a potential 2-1 scoreline in their favor.

Burton vs Barnsley Betting Tips

• Barnsley to win
• Both teams to score
• Under 4.5 goals