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Barnsley - Shrewsbury
England League 1 - Oakwell Ground
Prediction 1
Barnsley to Win
61/100 (1.61)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
8/13 (1.61)
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Barnsley welcome Shrewsbury to the Oakwell Stadium in the hope of continuing their outstanding home record and moving into the contention for the top three places. This Barnsley vs Shrewsbury prediction looks at the league meeting on April 10.
Barnsley vs Shrewsbury – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Barnsley are coming into the game after yet another of a setback, as the team were beaten 2-1 by Burton Albion in the recent match. Shrewsbury’s world of problems do not seem to be going away with the team losing 3-0 at home to Peterborough.
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Barnsley to Win
Barnsley are coming on the back of two defeats in the last three matches. This may seem to suggest that their performances have dropped, but a return to the Oakwell Stadium is likely to be amazing for the team. Barnsley have one of the best home records in the league with 14 wins from 19 matches. They have also picked up seven consecutive wins at home and this is the longest streak ended with the team. Barnsley have also had a big upper hand over Shrewsbury with consecutive wins. This Barnsley vs Shrewsbury prediction would back a victory for the home team.
Total goals over 2.5
Barnsley have been a not only winning matches at home but they have been doing so in style. Michael Duff’s team have the third best home record in terms of scoring goals, as the team has hit 41 from the 19 home games. Crucially, Barnsley have been averaging close to 4 goals per game at home in the last six. As a result, the top Barnsley vs Shrewsbury betting tips would back a match with more than 2.5 goals.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Barnsley vs Shrewsbury Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
12/11/22
England League 1 League 1
Shrewsbury
Barnsley
0
1
19/04/19
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Shrewsbury
2
1
23/10/18
England League 1 League 1
Shrewsbury
Barnsley
3
1
16/01/16
England League 1 League 1
Shrewsbury
Barnsley
0
3
05/09/15
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Shrewsbury
1
2
Last Five - Barnsley
29/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Barnsley
1
0
L
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
Last Five - Shrewsbury
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Lincoln City
Shrewsbury
1
0
L
02/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Shrewsbury
1
2
W
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Shrewsbury
3
0
L
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Shrewsbury
1
0
L
18/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Plymouth
Shrewsbury
2
1
L
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Barnsley and Shrewsbury. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Barnsley odds: 61/100 (1.61) – 62.1%
Draw odds: 57/20 (3.85) – 26%
Shrewsbury odds: 23/5 (5.60) – 17.9%
The best of the Barnsley vs Shrewsbury odds are clear about the favourites for the game. After registering seven consecutive victories at home, it is clear that Barnsley will be a big force. One can go back a home victory at a very decent price of 61/100 (1.61) – 62.1%. The likelihood of Shrewsbury failing to score is also quite high and one can bet under 2.5 Shrewsbury goals at 53/50 (2.06) – 48.5%.
Barnsley vs Shrewsbury: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Barnsley:
Barnsley vs Shrewsbury lineups do not see a lot of injury problems and manager Michael Duff is likely to go with a familiar starting lineup, which has done very well in recent home matches. A victory for Barnsley in this match could put them closer towards the top three.
Predicted Line-Up:
Harry Isted, Bobby Thomas, Mads Juel Andersen, Liam Kitching, Jordan Williams, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Herbie Kane, Nicky Cadden, James Norwood, Devante Cole
Shrewsbury:
Shrewsbury head into the fixture in the mid-table positions. Manager Steve Cotterell has a very poor record against Barnsley with only three wins from 12 matches. The string of disappointing results for Shrewsbury are compounded in away matches with the team only registering six wins from 20 away games.
Predicted Line-Up:
Marko Marosi, Matthew Pennington, Cheyenne Dunkley, Luke Leahy, Taylor Moore, Jordan Shipley, Carl Winchester, Killian Phillips, Tom Bloxham, Christian Saydee, Ryan Bowman
Player to Watch: Devante Cole
Devante Cole remains the top scorer in the Barnsley set up with 13 goals. He had failed to score in the loss against Burton, but the striker did come up with a brace and a great performance in the comfortable win over Morecambe. Devante Cole has now picked up three goals and one assist in his last four games.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Complete EFL English League One 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 Shrewsbury
Where is the match scheduled? Oakwell
When does this match start? 10th April 2023 at 15:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Barnsley
Who won the last H2H encounter? The reverse fixture in November 2022 finished in favour of Barnsley at the Greenhous Meadow. Adam Phillips scored the only goal of the match in the 10th minute to give Tykes the three points on offer.
What was Barnsley's last result? Michael Duff's men suffered a 2-1 away defeat at the hands of Burton in their last League One outing. Barnsley got on the back foot early in the second half as Conor Shaughnessy gave Burton the lead five minutes after the restart. Young forward Dale Taylor doubled their advantage with Nicky Cadden scoring a late consolatory goal for the Tykes.
What was Shrewsbury's last result? The Shrews were on the wrong end of 0-3 scoreline against Peterborough. Jamaican forward Jonson Clarke-Harris put them behind at the half-hour mark with the rest of the damage coming in the second period. Ephron Mason-Clark doubled Peterborough's lead six minutes after the break with Jack Taylor putting the result beyond doubt in the 83rd minute.
