League One: Barnsley vs Stockport County – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Barnsley and Stockport County who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Stockport County go up against Barnsley this coming Saturday for a League One meeting at Oakwell Stadium.

Barnsley are currently looking at 13 points on their account, having played seven matches, leaving them two places off the current League One leaders. Meanwhile, Stockport County find themselves as number 7 in the League One with 11 points following six rounds.

Form: Barnsley vs Stockport County

Barnsley Form

Barnsley lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 3-0 by Stevenage and 7-0 against Manchester United. They turned the table by winning 1-2 against Burton. Barnsley claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League One, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored nine and conceded 11 goals.

Stockport County Form

Stockport County are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 1-1 draw with Mansfield and a 1-1 draw with Crawley. In their most recent match, they were defeated 1-4 at the hands of Leyton Orient. Stockport County managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring nine time and letting in six.

Betting stats for Barnsley and Stockport County

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Barnsley and Stockport County. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Barnsley vs Stockport County

Louie Barry scored four goals in six League One games for Stockport County. This took his total for the season up to four goals scored in League One. Adam Phillips is the man to point out for the home side, scoring four times in six League One outings.

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Full-time result

Barnsley won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing five as well. Stockport County won six from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost two in this run. Barnsley have not lost to Stockport County in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Barnsley scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Stockport County scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive home games Barnsley played. Stockport County will feel optimistic about scoring on Saturday with Barnsley managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 4 consecutive meetings between Barnsley and Stockport County.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Barnsley, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Stockport County, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches. Barnsley’s last 9 matches had more than three goals.

Betting prediction: Barnsley vs Stockport County

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Barnsley and Stockport County seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

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