Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 12/08/2023

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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley Predictions for League One

After the tiresome EFL Cup game against Ipswich Town, the Pirates are finally back home at Memorial Stadium hosting a League One match versus Barnsley. Find out who the victor will be in Football Whispers’ Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley betting tips below.

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Draw or Barnsley

• With a 7-0 win over Port Vale in their opening League One game, it’s understandable why the visitors at Memorial Stadium have the edge.
• Neill Collins’ side has the head-to-head advantage, with four wins, five draws, and only a game lost.
• Coach Joey Barton has a horrible record against Barnsley, consisting of zero wins, one draw, and three losses.

Over 2.5 Goals

• Barnsley’s opening League One match ended with a phenomenal 7-0 victory over poor Port Vale.
• Three of the last five Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley head-to-heads also saw over 2.5 goals.
• Bristol Rovers’ first league game came close to over 2.5 goals, as fans at Fratton Park saw a whopping 32 shots at target.

Exclusive Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley H2H Record and Odds

In this portion of our Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley prediction, you’ll familiarize yourselves with the top head-to-head statistics and betting odds from our favorite bookmakers.

Head to Head

07/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Bristol Rovers

2

1

13/01/24

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Bristol Rovers

2

1

04/03/23

England League 1 League 1

Bristol Rovers

Barnsley

0

0

16/08/22

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Bristol Rovers

3

0

04/05/19

England League 1 League 1

Bristol Rovers

Barnsley

2

1

Last Five - Bristol Rovers

01/10/24

England League 1 League 1

Charlton

Bristol Rovers

2

3

W

28/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Wycombe

Bristol Rovers

2

1

L

21/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Peterborough

Bristol Rovers

3

2

L

14/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Wigan

Bristol Rovers

4

0

L

07/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Barnsley

Bristol Rovers

2

1

L

Last Five - Barnsley

01/10/24

England League 1 League 1

Wycombe

Barnsley

2

2

D

28/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Stockport

Barnsley

1

1

D

21/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Burton Albion

Barnsley

1

2

W

17/09/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Man Utd

Barnsley

7

0

L

14/09/24

England League 1 League 1

Stevenage

Barnsley

3

0

L

Bristol Rovers odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 29.0%

Draw odds: 23/10 (3.30) – 28.0%

Barnsley odds: 59/50 (2.18) – 43.0%

As you can see from the Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley odds above, we have the visitors down as the expected winners, with a 43.0% win probability ahead of Saturday’s brawl. The odds at 59/50 (2.18) are certainly tempting enough. Meanwhile, despite the home-field advantage at Memorial Stadium, Bristol Rovers are underdogs with barely a 29.0% shot at three points at 9/4 (3.25).

Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News

Bristol Rovers

The Pirates didn’t win their opening League One match this season. But coach Barton’s boys didn’t lose either. A 1-1 tie at Fratton Park can definitely be considered a positive result by Bristol Rovers, as Pompey had a whopping 21 shots at target. The three points could’ve just as easily ended up in Jose Mousinho’s hands.

Predicted lineup – Cox (GK), Gordon, Connolly, Wilson, Hoole, Finley, Ward, Collins, Thomas, Brown & Marquis

Barnsley

A key reason behind our Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley predictions this week is the fact that the Tykes recorded a once-in-a-season result over Port Vale right at the start of the 2023/24 campaign. Barnsley kept a clean sheet, scored seven, and made their fans scream their throats out in happiness.

Predicted lineup – Roberts (GK), O’Keefe, Williams, Kitching, Lopata, Cadden, Kane, Styles, Russell, Watters & Cole

Player to Watch: Devante Cole

Fan-favorite Devante Cole is under Football Whispers’ radar. We hope to see another masterclass display by the 28-year-old striker, as our Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley prediction depends on it.

Devante Cole is already the leading League One scorer this season, after bagging three for the Tykes versus Port Vale last week. He’ll surely be among the starters for coach Collins on Saturday, so we should see at least a couple of good goalscoring opportunities ahead of him.

Starting Lineups

*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off