Barnsley vs Cheltenham Town prediction and betting tips on March 16, 2024
Barnsley
Cheltenham
One of the fixtures of the 39th round of League One will take place at Oakwell, where the local Barnsley will face Cheltenham Town. Here's the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Barnsley
The "Tykes" are actively fighting for promotion to the Championship, and their recent results indicate that Barnsley is well capable of securing promotion. Currently, Barnsley occupies the fifth position in the League One table, with 70 points after 37 matches. The gap to the league leaders, Portsmouth, is 10 points, but second-placed Derby County is only five points ahead. In the previous round, the "Tykes" secured a 3-2 away victory against Carlisle, following setbacks at home against Bolton (2-2) and, notably, Lincoln (1-5). This defeat ended Neil Collins' side's unbeaten run, which had lasted for seven matches.
Cheltenham Town
In contrast to their opponents, the "Robins" are focused on avoiding relegation from League One this season. Cheltenham Town is struggling to secure their place in the league and is currently losing that battle. In the last matchday, Wade Elliott's team suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Oxford United. This loss marked their third defeat in the last four League One matches. Currently, Cheltenham Town sits in 21st place in the league table with 34 points, trailing by five points from the safety of 20th place.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of personal encounters
- In the first round, Barnsley defeated their opponents away with a score of 2-0.
- Barnsley has won against Cheltenham Town in the last five consecutive matches.
- In the last three matches, only Barnsley has scored.
Barnsley vs Cheltenham Town Prediction
The "Tykes" are clear favorites in this encounter, with odds for their victory not exceeding 1.80. We believe that Barnsley will not face any problems against this opponent at home. Our bet is "Barnsley to win" with odds of 1.78.
