Stevenage vs Barnsley prediction and betting tips on April 09, 2024
Stevenage
Barnsley
One of the fixtures of the 29th round of the League One will be played on Tuesday evening at Brodholme Way, where the local Stevenage will host Barnsley. Here's the prediction for this match from the Dailysports experts.
Stevenage
The "Boro" is enduring a decidedly lackluster season and currently sits in ninth place in the league table. Stevenage has accumulated 64 points after 42 matches. They trail sixth-placed Oxford United by six points. It must be acknowledged that Stevenage has looked dreadful in recent rounds. The team hasn't won a match in eight consecutive fixtures, earning only five points in that stretch through drawn results. In their last match, Stevenage suffered a minimal 0-1 defeat away to Exeter.
Barnsley
The "Tykes" are engaged in a spirited battle for promotion to the Championship, but recent results indicate that this fight will extend until the final rounds. Currently, Barnsley occupies fifth place in the League One table, with 74 points after 41 matches. They lag behind league leaders Portsmouth by 16 points, while second-placed Derby County trails by just eight points. In the previous round, the "Tykes" suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Charlton, marking their second loss in the last five matches alongside an equal number of victories.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, Barnsley defeated Stevenage 2-1 at home.
- Stevenage has not seen the "Both Teams to Score" outcome in their last three matches.
- Barnsley has seen the "Total Over 2.5" outcome in three out of the last five previous matches.
Stevenage vs Barnsley Prediction
The hosts have been in poor form in recent rounds. It's somewhat surprising that bookmakers consider Stevenage a slight favorite in this match. A draw seems likely, but we suggest betting on "Barnsley not to lose" with odds of 1.63.
