Barnsley - Cardiff City betting tips and odds

The hosts have everything stacking up against them in this match including the betting odds of 2.90. Barnsley will indeed find it very hard to beat Cardiff City here but nothing is impossible if you try hard enough.

Out of their home field and heading into this match as underdogs, Cardiff would need to play their best to have a hope of winning. That said, even a draw would be a positive outcome, and all three results are quite possible.

Barnsley’s previous match at Oakwell Stadium was far for pleasant for them – they were up against AFC Bournemouth , and most bookies gave them odds of around 7.30 on a home win. AFC Bournemouth quickly pulled ahead and ended the match with a 0:1.

The Bluebirds are coming off from an unexpected 2:1 victory against Nottingham Forest. At odds of 3.25, not even the most optimistic of their fans expected a win – yet they pulled one off anyway after taking the lead in the first half.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Barnsley have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Looking over the visitors’ record in away games, it seems they don’t do well when they’re out of the comfort of their home field. They’ve recorded a worrying number of conceded goals in their previous 3 away games – more than 5, to be more precise.

The most recent result from these two teams recorded is from earlier in the season when the teams clashed. It ended in a draw, which is worse news for Cardiff City because they are largely considered the stronger team.

Our advice is to stay on the safe side and go for the Over 2.5 Goals market. It’s reliable, very probable, and available at odds of 2.28 if you use the 888Sport sportsbook.