Preston North End vs Barnsley
1st May 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1305 GMT, Friday 30 April
Preston North End welcome Barnsley to Deepdale for an EFL Championship game this Saturday. After a stunning season in the second tier, the Tykes are gearing up for the play-offs. As for North End, they will be looking for a strong end to what has been a disappointing campaign. Who will come out on top in this intriguing Championship clash? Read on for the best betting odds and tips.
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Preston North End Preview – Can the Lilywhites make it three wins on the trot?
Preston North End, who parted company with Alex Neil in March, have had an indifferent season in the Championship. Overall, the Lilywhites have won 16, drawn seven and lost 21 of their 44 games. North End are in 14th spot with 55 points to their name.
Preston have been in decent form of late, winning their last two. After a 0-0 draw with Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium, Preston have beaten Derby County 3-0 at home and won 1-0 at Coventry City. The Lancashire outfit have lost just one of their past six.
Preston will be looking for a third win on the spin before ending their season with a trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest next weekend.
Barnsley Preview – Another away triumph for the Tykes?
Barnsley have been the surprise package in the Championship this season. The Tykes survived by the skin of their teeth last term, but the Yorkshire side will be in the play-offs at the end of this campaign.
Since taking over back in October, Valerien Ismael has turned Barnsley from relegation candidates into promotion hopefuls. They have been in exceptional form since the turn of the year, winning 13 of their 22 Championship matches in 2021.
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Barnsley have won a staggering seven of their previous eight away fixtures, winning 1-0 at Huddersfield Town in their last one. Will the Tykes leave Lancashire with all three points this weekend?
Preston North End vs Barnsley Betting Advice
At Oakwell back in December, Barnsley edged a tight game against Preston. Sean Maguire opened the scoring for the visitors after just two minutes, but Alex Mowatt levelled shortly after half time. With ten minutes to go, Victor Adeboyejo hit the winner for the hosts.
Key Facts – Preston North End vs Barnsley Betting Tip
- Preston have taken seven points from the last nine on offer
- Barnsley have won seven of their last eight away matches
- The Tykes have lost just two league games since January
Barnsley’s form ahead of their play-off adventure has been excellent. However, Ismael will be looking for two wins from their remaining games against Preston and Premier League new boys Norwich City.
Just like the fixture at Oakwell, this one could be close on the scoreline. Therefore, take a punt on the away team to win by one goal at 11/4.
Cauley Woodrow has had a fine season for Barnsley, netting an impressive 11 Championship goals to fire his side into the play-offs. Woodrow is the 5/1 favourite to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Preston North End vs Barnsley
Preston North End to win: 12/5 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Barnsley to win: 6/5 at Bet365
