Burton Albion vs Barnsley: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
Burton Albion and Barnsley meet at the Pirelli Stadium on Friday in a League One fixture. Both clubs arrive under pressure and seek to avoid consecutive defeats.
Match context
Burton suffered a stoppage-time defeat at Blackpool last weekend. CJ Hamilton scored in the 91st minute to settle the game.
Barnsley lost at Oakwell to Doncaster Rovers. Elliot Lee converted a penalty to secure the win.
Form and standings
Since relegation from the Championship in 2017-18, Burton have drifted toward the League One bottom. They face a real threat of dropping to the fourth tier for the first time since 2015.
The Brewers have two wins in their last seven league matches. Their recent record reads D1 L4, and they sit three points above 21st-placed Exeter City with six games remaining.
At home, Burton have taken three points from their last three matches and they beat Bradford City recently. Jake Beesley has been key, with 13 League One goals this season.
Barnsley situation
Barnsley face a worrying run of form. They have not won in four matches, with three draws and one loss.
The Tykes are 11 points shy of sixth-placed Reading, who have played three more games. Their away record is poor, with just one win in their last ten competitive road fixtures.
Recent head-to-head
Burton have not beaten Barnsley in the last five meetings. The record against Barnsley stands at one draw and four losses.
Barnsley took the earlier meeting between the clubs on August 9.
Team News
Burton may tweak their attack after failing to score at Blackpool. Fabio Tavares is pushing for a start.
Youngster Kgaogelo Chauke could force his way into the XI. Manager Gary Bowyer may look for fresh options up front.
Barnsley could make changes too. Scott Banks faces a possible drop to the bench.
Reyes Cleary and David McGoldrick are expected to keep their places. David Keillor-Dunn has left the club.
Central defenders Eoghan O’Connell and Jack Shephard should continue as the regular pairing.
Lineups Preview
This preview offers a clear Prediction, Team News and Lineups Preview for the Pirelli Stadium clash.
| Burton (possible) | Barnsley (possible) |
|---|---|
| Collins | Goodman |
| Godwin-Malife | O’Keeffe |
| Moon | O’Connell |
| Hartridge | Shephard |
| Lofthouse | Watson |
| Krubally | Kelly |
| Evans | Connell |
| Sibbick | Phillips |
| Cannon | Bland |
| Tavares | Cleary |
| Beesley | McGoldrick |
Prediction
Expect a tight contest at the Pirelli Stadium. Both sides have defensive frailties and scoring doubts.
Filmogaz.com predicts a 1-1 draw. Each team should claim a point from this fixture.
