Barnsley vs Millwall
27th June 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win 2-1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 17/2 odds taken 2000 GMT, Thursday 25 June
After last weekend’s disappointing home defeat, Gary Rowett’s Millwall will be hoping to bounce back with three points at Barnsley on Saturday. With the Tykes battling to keep hold of their EFL Championship status, while the Lions push for a top six finish, this is a vital game for the pair at the weekend. Who will come out on top in Yorkshire?
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Barnsley Preview – Will the Tykes make it back-to-back wins?
Gerhard Struber’s Barnsley are in the bottom three with just eight matches left to play. So far, last season’s EFL League One runners-up have picked up just nine Championship wins. Worryingly for the Tykes, they have lost 19 times and conceded 62 goals along the way. Barnsley are four points off safety ahead of this weekend’s fixtures.
The Tykes still have loads of work to do, but last weekend’s win at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium could be vital in their quest for survival. Elliot Simoes’ early effort was enough to give Struber’s side a 1-0 victory at Queens Park Rangers.
Barnsley are not going down without a fight, as last Saturday’s win at QPR was their fourth Championship victory in six. The Yorkshire side have beaten the likes of Fulham, Middlesbrough and Hull City in recent games. However, they have won just once at Oakwell since January.
Millwall Preview – Can the Lions roar back with a win?
Millwall were involved in a topsy-turvy game with Derby County at The Den last weekend. In-form Matt Smith gave them an early lead, but Phillip Cocu’s Rams left London with a 3-2 win. The Lions have had a patchy run of results in recent matches, winning two, drawing three and losing two of their previous seven in league action.
In their last away game, however, Millwall put in one of the performances of the season so far to ease past Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. It was a night to remember for big Matt Smith, who netted a treble in the impressive 3-0 victory. Millwall head to Yorkshire having won two of their last three on the road in the Championship.
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Gary Rowett’s Lions are one of many teams still pushing for a play-off place in England’s second tier. Millwall dropped to 11th after last weekend’s results, but the Londoners are just three points away from the top six with eight games to go. Can Millwall get back on track with a massive three points at Oakwell on Saturday?
Barnsley vs Millwall Betting Advice
Barnsley will be buzzing after last weekend’s crucial win at Queens Park Rangers, while the Lions will be desperate to get back to winning ways after their home reverse to Derby. Both will be gunning for maximum points from this one.
Key Facts – Barnsley vs Millwall Betting Tip
- Barnsley have won four of their last six in the Championship
- Millwall have won only one of their previous five league games
- The Tykes have won six of their last eight league and cup meetings with Millwall
Barnsley caused an upset at The Den earlier in the season. The game was heading for a 1-1 draw, but Patrick Schmidt had other ideas, netting in injury-time to give the Tykes a somewhat surprise 2-1 win. For a repeat scoreline on Saturday, check out Unibet’s top price of 17/2.
Millwall’s Matt Smith in on fire at the moment, scoring five goals in his last three appearances. Back the 31-year-old to notch anytime on Saturday at 21/10.
The best betting odds for Barnsley vs Millwall
Barnsley to win: 31/20 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Millwall to win: 7/4 at Bet365
