League One: Birmingham vs Barnsley – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 41 match between Birmingham and Barnsley and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Barnsley come to St Andrew’s Knighthead Park for the League One match on Saturday, Birmingham will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Birmingham have taken the lead in the League One after collecting 89 points from their initial 38 encounters. Barnsley trail by 35 points after 40 rounds, leaving them as number 11 in the table on 54 points.

Form: Birmingham vs Barnsley

Birmingham Form

Their last three matches saw Birmingham drawing 1-1 with Northampton, before taking out Shrewsbury by 4-1, and Bristol Rovers by 1-2. Birmingham have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent League One matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 11 while conceding two goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the League One across the last six games.

Barnsley Form

Barnsley were only able to claim two draws from their last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Cambridge U, followed by another draw. This time it ended 1-1 against Wigan, before going down in a 1-2 defeat against Exeter. Barnsley won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and six scored.

Betting facts for Birmingham and Barnsley

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Birmingham and Barnsley. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Birmingham vs Barnsley

Kieran Dowell has been great for Birmingham lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Barnsley are optimistic that Stephen Humphrys doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Birmingham vs Barnsley

Full-time result

Birmingham won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing one times. Barnsley won four of their last 10 games away from home, with one draws and five defeats as well. Birmingham did not lose any of their last 5 matches. Birmingham are on an amazing streak of now 20 games at home in a row without defeat. Barnsley conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches.

Both teams to score

Birmingham scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Barnsley got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Birmingham games Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Barnsley games. Birmingham managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Birmingham have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Barnsley.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Birmingham, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Barnsley, who scored 1.2 times on average in these matches. Birmingham scored at least once in their previous 8 matches. Barnsley conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.