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Barnsley - Morecambe
England League 1 - Oakwell Ground
Prediction 1
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59/50 (2.18)
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Over 2.5 Goals
5/6 (1.83)
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Barnsley are up against a struggling Morecambe team in a bid to rediscover the winning touch that will put them in contention for the automatic promotion spots. This Barnsley vs Morecambe prediction focus on the league meeting between the two teams at the Oakwell Stadium on April 1.
Barnsley vs Morecambe – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Barnsley are coming on the back of a big setback in the league after a 3-1 loss to Exeter in the recent game. Morecambe’s form remains bad as ever with the team suffering a 1-0 loss against MK Dons in the recent game.
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Both teams to score – yes
Barnsley’s defence has taken a big beating in recent weeks. The team has ended up losing at least a goal in three out of the last five matches. This should provide some degree of confidence for Morecambe, have been fighting valiantly in the efforts to stay up. In the last five matches, Morecambe have been able to find the back of the net in four games. This Barnsley vs Morecambe prediction expects the trend to continue.
Total goals over 2.5
The Barnsley vs Morecambe betting tips would focus on the over 2.5 goals market which is rather attractive given the current conditions. Barnsley have been among the goals of late with over 2.5 goals scored in three out of the last five games on their own. In fact, the late win over Wycombe is the only time when Barnsley have not witnessed more than 2.5 goals.
Best Stats Concerning Barnsley vs Morecambe Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
22/10/22
England League 1 League 1
Morecambe
Barnsley
1
0
08/08/17
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Barnsley
Morecambe
4
3
Last Five - Barnsley
19/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Barnsley
0
1
W
13/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Barnsley
1
1
D
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Peterborough
Barnsley
2
0
L
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Milton Keynes Dons
Barnsley
4
4
D
25/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Ipswich
Barnsley
3
0
L
Last Five - Morecambe
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Exeter
Morecambe
3
2
L
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Lincoln City
Morecambe
2
3
W
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Charlton
Morecambe
2
3
W
15/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Morecambe
0
1
W
10/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Portsmouth
Morecambe
0
0
D
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Barnsley and Morecambe. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Barnsley odds: 37/100 (1.37) – 73%
Draw odds: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
Morecambe odds: 36/5 (8.20) – 12.2%
The Barnsley vs Morecambe odds are extremely short for backing a home victory and this should not come as a surprise given that Morecambe or a team without a win in the last seven games. However, one can consider backing both teams to score at 59/50 (2.18) – 45.9%. Another interesting market will be over 2.5 goals at 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%.
Barnsley vs Morecambe: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Preview
Barnsley:
The loss to Exeter is a big setback for Barnsley, who have been knocking on the doors of the automatic promotion spots for the last few weeks following a string of wins. Now, manager Michael Duff has to rediscover the winning touch within the team once again. A victory for Barnsley in the upcoming match could put them level on points with Ipswich, who do have a much better goal difference.
Predicted Line-Up:
Harry Isted, Bobby Thomas, Mads Juel Andersen, Liam Kitching, Jordan Williams, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Herbie Kane, Nicky Cadden, Devante Cole, James Norwood
Morecambe:
Morecambe remain in the 22nd spot coming into the fixture. Derek Adams and his team have been without a victory in the recent seven league outings. The time is fast running out for Morecambe in order to rediscover the points, but the club are only three points away from safety – albeit having played a game more than Oxford.
Predicted Line-Up:
Connor Ripley, Dynel Simeu, Jacob Bedeau, Liam Gibson, Donald Love, Liam Shaw, Jensen Weir, Pape Ndiaye Souare, Daniel Crowley, Baye Oumar Niasse, Ashley Hunter
Player to Watch: Devante Cole
Devante Cole is the top scorer at Barnsley with 11 goals from his 37 league appearances this season. He is once again back among the goals of late. The striker has been able to hit four goals in his last seven appearances in all competitions. This includes excellent performances in the home wins over Derby and Sheffield Wednesday. The 27-year-old can be backed to come up with a strong performance once again.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
EFL English League One Complete Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 46 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 101 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 98 |
| 3 |  Sheff Wed | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 44 | 96 |
| 4 | Barnsley | 46 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 86 |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 81 |
| 6 |  Peterborough | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 77 |
| 7 |  Derby | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 76 |
| 8 |  Portsmouth | 46 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 70 |
| 9 |  Wycombe | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 69 |
| 10 |  Charlton | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 62 |
| 11 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 62 |
| 12 |  Shrewsbury | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | -9 | 59 |
| 13 |  Fleetwood Town | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 58 |
| 14 |  Exeter | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -4 | 56 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -22 | 56 |
| 16 |  Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | -16 | 54 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -15 | 53 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -23 | 49 |
| 19 |  Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 47 |
| 20 |  Cambridge Utd | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | -27 | 46 |
| 21 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 45 |
| 22 | Morecambe | 46 | 10 | 14 | 22 | -31 | 44 |
| 23 |  Accrington Stanley | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | -37 | 44 |
| 24 |  Forest Green | 46 | 6 | 9 | 31 | -58 | 27 |
Questions about Barnsley vs Morecambe
Where is the match scheduled? Oakwell
When does this match start? 01st April 2023 at 15:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Barnsley
