League Two: Accrington vs Barrow – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 22 match between Accrington and Barrow and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Accrington and Barrow are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Friday at Wham Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League Two battle.

Accrington approach round 22 as number 17 in the League Two table with 24 points on their account so far. With 21 rounds behind them, Barrow have amassed 21 points, placing them as number 19 in the standings.

Team form: Accrington vs Barrow

Accrington Form

In their last three matches, Accrington won 0-2 against Harrogate Town, before losing 0-1 against Bromley and 2-0 to Cambridge U. Accrington won three of their previous six matches at Wham Stadium in the League Two. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring nine goals to four against.

Barrow Form

In their past three games, Barrow lost 0-3 against Tranmere, drew 2-2 with Gillingham, and lost 1-2 against Cheltenham. Barrow claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting facts for Accrington and Barrow

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Accrington and Barrow played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Accrington vs Barrow

Isaac Heath is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Barrow look to Ben Whitfield, hoping he can add to his current total of three League Two goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Accrington vs Barrow

Full-time result

Accrington claimed all three points four times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Barrow won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing three in this series of matches. Somehow Barrow failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 9 matches. Accrington have not lost to Barrow in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Accrington scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Barrow scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Barrow played. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Accrington managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Barrow kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. Accrington have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Barrow.

Total goals

Accrington saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Barrow, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.4 times goals per game. Barrow conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.