Barnsley could move up to second in League One with a victory over relegation-threatened Oxford City this Tuesday night.
This will be the first time that Oxford have hosted Barnsley in the Football League since 1999. With that in mind, it’s not a huge shock to discover that Barnsley haven’t beaten the U’s since November 1991.
In more recent times, the Reds have been in sensational form. Daniel Stendel’s side have won their last three on the bounce putting the team within four points of the top spot.
Oxford, meanwhile, are currently battling relegation and find themselves fourth from bottom. However, Karl Robinson’s side do come into this game having got the better of second-placed Portsmouth last week.
Despite that win, it’s hard to imagine Oxford repeating that feat and claiming a win over a Barnsley side who have picked up 19 points from a possible 21 in their last seven games. In that time, the Tykes have scored 14 goals and conceded only three.
With that in mind, Barnsley have to be the recommendation in this game. The visitors are currently priced at 5/4 ahead of their visit south.
The over 2.5 goals market is also an attractive one, with bookmakers pricing this bet at 43/40. All of Barnsley’s last three games have seen this bet land while Oxford’s most recent four games have produced an average of 4.25 goals.
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Oxford United v Barnsley
Match Odds
Bet365 Over 2.5 goals – 43/40
Barnsley could move up to second in League One with a victory over relegation-threatened Oxford City this Tuesday night.
This will be the first time that Oxford have hosted Barnsley in the Football League since 1999. With that in mind, it’s not a huge shock to discover that Barnsley haven’t beaten the U’s since November 1991.
In more recent times, the Reds have been in sensational form. Daniel Stendel’s side have won their last three on the bounce putting the team within four points of the top spot.
Oxford, meanwhile, are currently battling relegation and find themselves fourth from bottom. However, Karl Robinson’s side do come into this game having got the better of second-placed Portsmouth last week.
Despite that win, it’s hard to imagine Oxford repeating that feat and claiming a win over a Barnsley side who have picked up 19 points from a possible 21 in their last seven games. In that time, the Tykes have scored 14 goals and conceded only three.
With that in mind, Barnsley have to be the recommendation in this game. The visitors are currently priced at 5/4 ahead of their visit south.
The over 2.5 goals market is also an attractive one, with bookmakers pricing this bet at 43/40. All of Barnsley’s last three games have seen this bet land while Oxford’s most recent four games have produced an average of 4.25 goals.
Top Tip
Over 2.5 goals – 43/40 Bet365
Head to Head Comparison
Oxford United - Last 5 Matches
Barnsley - Last 5 Matches