Derby County vs Barnsley
5th March 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/5 odds taken 0914 GMT, Friday 4 March
Wayne Rooney’s Derby County and Poya Asbaghi’s Barnsley meet in a massive EFL Championship fixture at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon. The Rams are joint bottom with 21 points to their name, while three wins from four has put the Tykes to within six points of safety. Defeat for County could be catastrophic, but a win might just keep their slim survival hopes alive. We track down the latest odds in our in-depth betting preview.
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Derby County Preview – Can the Rams record a huge win?
This season has been a real struggle for Derby. However, despite their off-field issues, the Rams have remained competitive. Without the points deduction, County would be well clear of the bottom three.
Derby head into this one having lost three Championship matches on the spin. They beat Peterborough United on 19th February, but losses to Millwall, Luton Town and Cardiff City have followed. The Midlands club are now eight points away from safety in 23rd.
Time is running out for Wayne Rooney and his men, and the recent slump in form has not helped their cause. Nevertheless, can they get their survival bid back on track with a monumental three points this weekend?
Barnsley Preview – Will the Tykes continue their run?
Barnsley reached the play-offs last season but have had a miserable 2021-22 Championship campaign so far. The Tykes have spent practically all season in the bottom three and no club have won fewer games.
However, Poya Asbaghi’s troops are starting to show signs of life, collecting nine points from the last 12 on offer. In recent weeks, the Tykes have picked up vital victories over the likes of Queens Park Rangers, Hull City and Middlesbrough. They still have an awful lot of work to do, but there have been encouraging signs for the Barnsley faithful.
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The Yorkshire outfit could move just three points behind 21st-place Reading if results go their way this weekend. The bookies are offering 13/5 for an away win.
Derby County vs Barnsley Betting Advice
Barnsley edged a tight and tense affair when the two teams met at Oakwell back in November. Sam Baldock opened the scoring for the Rams, but goals from Victor Adeboyejo and Aaron Leya Iseka turned the game on its head.
The last matchup between the pair at Pride Park ended 2-0 to Barnsley, with Conor Chaplin and Adeboyejo on the scoresheet. The Tykes are unbeaten in three against the Rams.
Key Facts – Derby County vs Barnsley Betting Tip
- Derby have lost three on the bounce
- Barnsley have won three of their past four
- The Tykes edged the reverse fixture at Oakwell
Derby looked to be heading for a decent point at the Cardiff City Stadium in midweek, but Uche Ikpeazu’s late goal won the points for the home side – that kind of sums up how things have been going for the Rams lately.
This really is a must-not-lose match for both teams, but we can see Barnsley keeping up their fine form and claiming a crucial three points at Pride Park. Back the away victory at 13/5.
Amine Bassi netted a brace In Barnsley’s eye-catching 3-2 win over Middlesbrough last weekend. The 24-year-old midfielder is priced at 11/2 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Derby County vs Barnsley
Derby County to win: 11/10 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Barnsley to win: 13/5 at Bet365
