Barnsley vs Norwich City
23rd January 1500hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick 1-0 Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/2 odds taken 1304 GMT, Friday 22 January
Two EFL Championship sides square off in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday afternoon, as Barnsley welcome Norwich City to Oakwell. Championship leaders Norwich will be gunning for promotion to the Premier League, but a run in the cup will keep their momentum ticking along nicely. The Canaries head to South Yorkshire as the favourites. Take a look at our betting preview, with the best odds and tips.
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Barnsley Preview – Can the Tykes beat the Championship leaders?
Since taking over in October, Valerien Ismael has certainly had a positive impact at Oakwell. However, after another defeat in midweek, the Tykes could do with getting back to winning ways as soon as possible. Since a 2-1 win at Rotherham United in late December, Barnsley have kicked off 2021 with three straight league losses.
However, the Yorkshire club did pick up a win in the third round of the FA Cup earlier in the month. Goals from Michal Helik and Cauley Woodrow gave Barnsley a 2-0 home win over EFL League Two outfit Tranmere Rovers.
Barnsley have improved drastically under Ismael, with the Tykes in the top half and still in with a realistic shout of reaching the play-offs. Can they get the better of Championship opposition in the FA Cup on Saturday?
Norwich City Preview – Canaries to edge past the Tykes at Oakwell?
Daniel Farke’s Norwich City have had a stunning season in the Championship so far. The Canaries lead the way at the top of the division at the halfway point and look destined to make an instant return to the Premier League.
In the previous round of the FA Cup, Daniel Farke’s men eased to a 2-0 home win over Mark Robins’ Coventry City. Two goals in the opening seven minutes from Kenny McLean and Jordan Hugill was enough to give City a 2-0 win over the Sky Blues at Carrow Road.
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Norwich have been excellent away from home this season, winning eight of 13 league and cup games on their travels. City have picked up six wins from their past eight away league fixtures. Can they win on the road in the cup on Saturday?
Barnsley vs Norwich City Betting Advice
These two teams clashed in Championship action on January 2nd. It was a close encounter at Carrow Road, with the home side nicking a 1-0 win thanks to a second-half Emiliano Buendia goal. In the 2017-18 Championship season, both league fixtures ended in 1-1 draws.
Key Facts – Barnsley vs Norwich City Betting Tip
- Norwich beat Barnsley 1-0 at Carrow Road in the Championship just a few weeks back
- The Canaries have won six of their last eight away games
- The Tykes have yet to draw under Ismael, winning 11 and losing eight of 19
Norwich are flying high in the Championship, and Farke’s boys should squeeze past Barnsley in the fourth round of the FA Cup at the weekend. One goal was enough to give Norwich a 1-0 win when the two met in the league a few weeks ago, and there is good value in the 1-0 Norwich win here at 13/2.
Todd Cantwell has netted two Championship goals this season, scoring against Cardiff City home and away. Cantwell’s goal at the Cardiff City Stadium last weekend proved to be the winner. Back the 22-year-old to notch anytime in this one at 11/4.
The best betting odds for Barnsley vs Norwich City
Barnsley to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 2/1 at Bet365
Norwich City to win: 7/5 at Bet365
