Coventry City - Barnsley betting tips and odds

With the 1.70 being what they are, we don’t expect anything other than a home win. Pulling off anything else would be a gargantuan task for Barnsley, so we’d stay away unless you’re looking for a long shot on purpose.

If betting odds are anything to go on – and they are - Barnsley will likely get overrun by their opponents with little hope of winning. Considering how one-sided this matchup is, they may want to cut their losses and focus their energy elsewhere.

A stalemate after the first half of their previous Championship game did not exactly offer a clear indication that Coventry City would go on to suffer a Cardiff City blow in the end. At 2.60 betting odds, Coventry were not favourites to win but their fans sure hoped for a surprise.

Barnsley managed to bag a shocking 1:0 home win in the last round against Queens Park Rangers. A home win was priced at 3.70 going in, but the first half ended in a stalemate. In the latter half, however, The Tykes

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

Though the odds are clearly in the hosts’ favour, the head-to-head history for this Championship clash tells a different story. The Sky Blues lost the last time these two teams met on the pitch, so an upset is definitely possible.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

This is a solid match for those that like betting on longshots. Our advice is to pick Draw/Home on the Half Time/Full Time market. The probability of winning is not that high if we’re being honest, but it’s the best offer if you’re shooting for betting value.