This is a vital fixture for both teams. Barnsley is trying to hold on to their Top 6 spot while Rotherham is in the relegation zone – 4 points behind the 21st spot which gives them salvation. Which are the most popular Barnsley vs Rotherham predictions and betting tips? Find out from our article and other useful information on the fixture.
Top Free Betting Tips and Predictions for Saturday
Our experts came up with the following betting tips for the Saturday fixture. Our recommended bookmaker for this match is Ladbrokes.
- Football Whispers Prediction one: Match Odds – Barnsley to win @ 3/4
- Football Whispers Prediction two: Anytime Goalscorer – Daryl Dike @ 13/10
- Football Whispers Prediction three: Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 @ 7/10
Remember to always check the prices before you place a bet because they aren't fixed and might change at any time.
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Barnsley to Win
Barnsley is in better form than Rotherham and they are placed at number six in the Championship table, qualifying for the playoffs, while the Millers will most likely get relegated. Barnsley has won or drew 80% of their last ten games, while Rotherham has lost 60% of their last ten games, including the last three they played.
Under 2.5 Goals Scored
Four out of the last five games for Barnsley ended with under 2.5 goals scored and their average total goals for the Championship are 2.4 per game. The Millers have had three games in the last five where the total number of goals was under 2.5 and their total goals for the Championship are an average of 2.4 per game, too.
Daryl Dike to Score
Daryl Dike has scored eight goals for Barnsley in the Championship and he is the second-best in the “top scorers” chart. He also scored four goals in the last three out of five games for the Tykes. Those three games where Dike scored, ended up with Barnsley winning.
Head-to-Head Barnsley vs Rotherham Statistics
Below, you can read about all the recent match histories and statistics for both teams and make your conclusions about our predictions.
Latest News and Injury Report for Both Clubs
Barnsley will have the upper hand not only because of their position in the Championship table but also because their form is better with 80% wins or draws on home field games. They only have three injured players – two defenders and midfielder Herbie Kane.
Rotherham also has three injured players and all of them are defenders – Angus MacDonald, Joe Mattock, and Clark Robertson. We don't know the extent of their injuries and if they will be able to play against Barnsley, we will have to wait and see the lineup to confirm. Even if the Millers get back some of these defenders, it's still going to be a tough match against Barnsley on Saturday.
Questions & Answers Regarding the Barnsley vs Rotherham Match
- When and where will the match be played? – The fixture will be hosted by Barnsley on Oakwell Stadium, and it will begin at 16:00 CET.
- Can you recommend more free tips? – Yes, we can. You can check out the rest of the Championship predictions on our website.
- Where can I find the best odds for the fixture? – We recommend the prices at Ladbrokes.
