Barnsley - Bristol Rovers predictions

Though Barnsley are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

The away team’s chances of winning this Saturday are dubious at best. They are the clear underdogs in a matchup with The Tykes, and the fact that they’re the visiting team isn’t making things any easier.

The last time we saw The Tykes play at home, they let a big opportunity slip right through their fingers. They had strong chances of winning and were leading at halftime, but their opponents Wigan Athletic equalised in the second half and recorded a 1:1 draw.

The Tykes have a reputation for consistently scoring high, especially in the past few matches. Records show more than 5 goals scored in total over their previous 3 outings, which is a fairly strong result.

Considering the away team’s recent history, it seems they don’t play their best when they’re visitors. The previous 3 times were marked by 5 goals conceded and the negative trend will probably continue.

We see several draws on record between these two teams in the past season alone. The Tykes may be the favourites, but it’s becoming very clear that they can’t easily beat Bristol Rovers.

Saturday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.