Stevenage vs Barnsley: Prediction, Team Updates, and Starting Lineups

On Tuesday, Stevenage and Barnsley will face off at the Lamex Stadium, both looking to bounce back after recent defeats. Currently, Stevenage is positioned ninth in the League One table, sitting seven points from the playoff spots. In contrast, Barnsley is ranked 15th, struggling with consistency this season.

Recent Form Analysis

Stevenage’s recent performance has been concerning. After a promising start to the season, the team has only secured one victory in their last eleven league matches. They ended a winless streak in late January but have since suffered two back-to-back defeats, including a 3-1 loss to Barnsley in their last meeting. Most recently, they were defeated 3-1 by Northampton Town after initially equalizing.

• League Position: 9th (7 points off playoffs)
• League Form: LDDWLL

Barnsley, under the management of Conor Hourihane, also faces challenges this season. Currently, they have only managed two wins in their last ten games, with their last victory occurring against Stevenage in January. Their recent match ended in a disappointing 3-2 loss to Bolton Wanderers after falling behind early.

• League Position: 15th (5 points above relegation)
• League Form: WDLWDL

Team News and Starting Lineups

Stevenage will be without key players Jasper Pattenden and Tyreece Simpson due to injuries. Jamie Reid, the leading scorer with nine league goals, is set to continue his role in the attack alongside Harry Cornick and Dan Kemp.

Possible Stevenage Starting Lineup

• Marschall
• Goode, Sweeney, Freestone
• James-Wildin, Phillips, White, Earley
• Kemp, Cornick, Reid

Barnsley will be missing defenders Georgie Gent and Josh Earl due to injuries. Veteran striker David McGoldrick is expected to lead the line, supported by Tom Bradshaw, who has returned to the club recently. Adam Phillips, who scored on Saturday, is likely to make a starting appearance.

Possible Barnsley Starting Lineup

• Goodman
• O’Keefe, De Gevigney, Shepherd, Watson
• Banks, Phillips, Connell, Cleary
• Bradshaw, McGoldrick

Match Prediction

With both teams struggling for form and confidence, a tight match is anticipated. Our prediction for the encounter at the Lamex Stadium is a 1-1 draw, mirroring their last meeting’s outcome.

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