Barnsley vs Stoke City predictions for this Championship clash on Sunday at Oakwell Stadium. In-form Stoke City will want to take advantage of a struggling Barnsley to move up in the Championship standings. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Barnsley
It has been a difficult season for Barnsley, who in 23 games have only managed a total of 14 points, and without the 21-point ban imposed on Derby, Barnsley would currently be bottom of the table.
In 12 home games, Barnsley have achieved a total of 10 points. Considering that they have only 14 points, it is an indication that they are far better at home than they are away. However, they are still the weakest team offensively, with only eight goals scored in 12 games.
Having conceded 34 goals in 23 games, Barnsley are, along with Reading, the fourth weakest team defensively. In the last five games they have conceded five goals.
Stoke City
Stoke City go into this game in sixth position, and a win against Barnsley would not move them up many places, as the top four teams in the standings are well ahead of them on points.
Stoke City have four wins, two draws and five away defeats, making them the ninth best team away from home. In 11 away games they have scored 11 goals and conceded 12 goals, an average of 2.09 total goals per game.
In their last five meetings with Barnsley, Stoke City have two wins, two draws and one defeat.
Barnsley’s future in the Championship looks pretty dark, they are probably the worst team in the category. They face promotion hopefuls Stoke City, who are slowly but surely climbing up in the standings. Despite Barnsley playing at home, we see Stoke City as favourites to win this match.