Sheffield United - Barnsley betting tips and odds

If you’re looking for a relatively safe result bet, a home win at odds of 1.60 is a solid option. That said, Barnsley may yet be able to pull off a surprise, maybe even in the form of a stalemate.

It’s hard to believe even the most optimistic Barnsley fans are expecting them to triumph at Sheffield United this Saturday. It’s a completely one-sided matchup, and the hosts should have no problems steamrolling their opponents.

The home team are here on the back of an unremarkable HT/FT draw at Blackpool. Such a result was a disappointment because most online bookmakers were optimistic about the team’s chances of winning the bout. As it stands, it’s just a missed opportunity to earn some valuable points in an away game.

Barnsley performed admirably in their previous Championship match – though their success was not exactly a surprise. They were tagged as favourites – though not by a large margin – and played on home turf, so the odds were stacked against their opponents Bristol City.

With over 5 goals over their past 3 home games, The Blades is not a team you want to meet at home. They’ll be looking to extend this trend as much as possible, so Barnsley will need to be careful.

Sheffield United already won against Barnsley this season, although it was a rather narrow victory. They’ll have the home-field advantage this time, though, which puts them in the position of favourites.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet combines the best of both worlds: it’s a fairly safe bet with a high probability of success, but it also offers decent betting value. You can place it on the 188Bet priced at 1.98 odds.