Barnsley vs Rotherham United Prediction

Friday 8th November 2024 sees the continuation of the EFL League One season as Barnsley take on Rotherham United at Oakwell.

Barnsley vs Rotherham United Key Stats

• Barnsley have won three of their last four games
• Rotherham United have won just one of their last five matches
• Barnsley have scored ten goals in nine
• Rotherham have conceded 10 in seven

Barnsley vs Rotherham United Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Barnsley have the chance to break into the top six with a win here while Rotherham will look to enter the top half. This is set up to be an intriguing fixture.

Barnsley Preview

Barnsley Predicted Lineup - Ben Killip; Marc Roberts, Josh Earl, Maël de Gevigney; Georgie Gent, Luca Connell, Jon Russell, Corey O'Keeffe; Davis Keillor-Dunn; Max Watters, Stephen Humphrys

Barnsley currently sit 8th in the table having picked up 22 points in 13. A win here could take them up as high as 4th breaking them into the playoff spots.

This season they have scored 21 - the joint 5th most in the league - and conceded 18. This sets them up for what could be an interesting performance against a Rotherham side that are struggling a bit more than they are.

Rotherham United Preview

Rotherham United Predicted Lineup - Cameron Dawson; Cohen Bramall, Zak Jules, Cameron Humphreys, Joe Rafferty; Joe Powell, Christ Tiéhi, Hakeem Odoffin; Mallik Wilks, Jordan Hugill, Jack Holmes

Rotherham sit 14th place on 17 points from 14 matches. They are looking to break into the top half of the table with a win here which could be very important to their future season prospects.

They have conceded 16 goals this year but where they are let down is the fact that they have scored just 14 goals. This puts them 3rd in the least goals scored charts.

Head To Head Stats: Barnsley vs Rotherham United

This is set to be the 55th game between these teams.

Barnsley have the advantage with 23 games won to Rotherham’s 17 wins. There have also been 14 draws in that time.

As well as this Barnsley are unbeaten in the last eleven matches against Rotherham and have won each of the last four. Will they win again here?

24th April 2021 - Barnsley 1-0 Rotherham United - EFL Championship

29th December 2020 - Rotherham United 1-2 Barnsley - EFL Championship

28th January 2017 - Rotherham United 0-1 Barnsley - EFL Championship

27th August 2016 - Barnsley 4-0 Rotherham United - EFL Championship

19th November 2005 - Barnsley 1-1 Rotherham United - EFL League One

Betting Tips For Barnsley vs Rotherham United

This will be an interesting game with both teams very eager to win with much at stake. However with recent form in mind we can’t help but feel Barnsley should win this game. They have the stronger team as well so a win will be expected.

That being said we are backing Barnsley To Win at odds of 6/5 in this match. £10 having the potential to return up to £22.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Barnsley vs Rotherham United

Barnsley 2-1 Rotherham United

This could be a close fixture with both teams desperate to win however Barnsley are the stronger team and should win this match.

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