Derby County vs Barnsley
7th November 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick 2-1 Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 17/2 odds taken 1350 GMT, Friday 6 November
Derby County and Barnsley meet at Pride Park in the EFL Championship on Saturday. This is a must-win game for the Rams, who have lost six of their opening ten league fixtures. Valerien Ismael has made a strong start at Oakwell – can the new Tykes boss guide the club to three wins from four games? Take a look at the latest odds and tips in our betting preview.
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Derby County Preview – Massive three points for the Rams?
Derby County have struggled this season, winning only one of their ten league fixtures. No side in the Championship have won fewer games up until now. The Rams are only off the bottom of the table due to Sheffield Wednesday’s point deduction.
Derby’s one and only win was an impressive one, however, as a late Wayne Rooney free-kick gave them a 1-0 win over Norwich City at Carrow Road. Since then, though, County have lost three and drawn three of six. After three consecutive 1-1 draws, Derby were beaten 1-0 at home by Queens Park Rangers last Wednesday.
Phillip Cocu could really do with maximum points from this one, with the pressure really starting to mount on the Dutchman. Despite their lowly league position and poor form, the Rams are the slight favourites in this one.
Barnsley Preview – Second away reverse in a week for the Tykes?
Barnsley failed to win any of their opening seven Championship matches, picking up four draws and suffering three defeats. Gerhard Struber left for America, so the Tykes moved quickly to bring in Valerien Ismael.
The Frenchman started his reign at Oakwell in stunning style, guiding his new side to a 3-0 home win over QPR before shocking Watford with a 1-0 victory at Oakwell. Unfortunately, Barnsley’s winning run stopped at two, as the Yorkshire side were comprehensively beaten at the Cardiff City Stadium in midweek.
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Barnsley would love to get back to winning ways on Saturday, making it nine points from a possible 12 under their new manager. The away victory is currently priced at 2/1, while the draw is available at 11/5.
Derby County vs Barnsley Betting Advice
These two were involved in two fascinating Championship fixtures last term. Derby edged the meeting at Pride Park (2-1), but the teams played out a thrilling four-goal draw at Oakwell, with Cauley Woodrow rescuing a point for the Tykes right at the death.
Key Facts – Derby County vs Barnsley Betting Tip
- Barnsley have not beaten Derby in league action in five attempts
- Derby have won four and drawn one of the previous five Championship meetings
- County have picked up only one win from ten league games so far this season
Even though Derby are in dreadful form, we can see the Rams sneaking a much-needed win on Saturday. Jack Marriott and Martyn Waghorn scored in a 2-1 Rams win when they last met. A repeat 2-1 scoreline in this one is available at the generous odds of 17/2 with Unibet.
Rooney’s strike at Carrow Road remains his one and only goal of the season so far. Back the former England skipper to score anytime in this one at 3/1.
The best betting odds for Derby County vs Barnsley
Derby County to win: 6/4 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Barnsley to win: 2/1 at Bet365