Barnsley vs Blackburn Rovers
18th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1016 GMT, Friday 17 September
In the EFL Championship on Saturday afternoon, Markus Schopp’s Barnsley and Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers meet at Oakwell. Since taking over in South Yorkshire, Schopp has guided the Tykes to just one league win. As for Rovers, they are unbeaten in three and picked up a good home victory in midweek. Barnsley are the slight favourites on home soil, but Blackburn will certainly fancy their chances. We have the best betting odds and tips.
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Barnsley Preview – Can the Tykes seal just a second league win?
Valerien Ismael did a sensational job at Barnsley last season, taking the Tykes to the play-offs. Ismael left for West Bromwich Albion in the summer, with Markus Schopp replacing him. The Austrian will do well to replicate last season’s success at Oakwell.
Barnsley have had a tough start to their season, winning just one of their opening seven games in the Championship. After drawing at Cardiff City and beating Coventry City at home, the club from South Yorkshire have drawn three and lost two of their following five league matches. As a result, Barnsley find themselves down in 17th place.
Barnsley could do with maximum points in front of their home supporters at the weekend. Schopp’s troops are the bookies’ favourites at 7/4.
Blackburn Rovers Preview – Can the Blue and Whites extend unbeaten run?
Tony Mowbray is one of the most experienced managers around in the Championship these days, and Blackburn Rovers could be dark horses in the race for promotion to the Premier League this term. Rovers have made a solid start, collecting 12 points from a possible 21.
Blackburn have picked up league wins over Swansea City, Nottingham Forest and Hull City. Overall, they have won three, drawn three and lost one. Since a 2-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion, the Blue and Whites are unbeaten in three, winning one and drawing two.
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Blackburn will be looking for their second away victory of the season at the weekend. Three points in this one is likely to take them into the Championship’s top six. The away win is nicely priced at 8/5.
Barnsley vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Advice
Both teams picked up 2-1 home wins in this fixture last season. In fact, the away side has not won since Barnsley prevailed at Ewood Park back in April 2017, which was five meetings ago.
Blackburn’s last victory at Oakwell came all the way back in December 2012, with goals from Josh King, Ruben Rochina and Jordan Rhodes giving them a 3-1 win.
Key Facts – Barnsley vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tip
- Barnsley have picked up only one league win thus far
- Blackburn have won only one of their last seven against the Tykes
- Rovers have been beaten just once in the Championship this season
Barnsley will be desperate for all three points on their own patch, but Blackburn will no doubt be a tough nut to crack for the Tykes. Between them, Barnsley and Blackburn have already drawn seven times in this season’s Championship. Back the draw and both teams to score in this one at 10/3.
Ben Brereton has been in good form at the start of this season, already scoring four Championship goals. After netting in the midweek win against Hull, we fancy the 22-year-old to score anytime on Saturday (6/4).
The best betting odds for Barnsley vs Blackburn Rovers
Barnsley to win: 7/4 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Blackburn Rovers to win: 8/5 at Bet365
