Match Preview – 15:00 Kick-Off at Oakwell, Barnsley

14th placed Barnsley have endured a wretched run of form since the end of January. Paul Heckingbottom’s side have won just twice in 16 fixtures and have kept just 2 clean sheets in their last 13. Their poor performance at Oakwell have contributed massively to their problems – they have won just 6 of their 22 Championship home games in 2016/17 so far.

Burton Albion’s recent back to back wins have all but confirmed their status as a Championship side for next season. Nigel Clough’s team sit in 18th position, 6 points clear of the relegation zone with 2 games to play. Burton Albion have only lost once in their last 4, and have actually won half of their previous 8 league games – an impressive late-season rally for a team flirting with relegation for the majority of the season.

When the teams last met back in early December, they had to settle for a point each in an uneventful 0-0 draw. To read our detailed match prediction and expert Barnsley vs Burton Albion betting tips, read below.

Barnsley’s recent results:

Apr 22nd 2017 Bristol City 3:2 Barnsley - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Barnsley 1:1 Brentford - Championship

Apr 13th 2017 Wigan 3:2 Barnsley - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Blackburn 0:2 Barnsley - Championship

Burton Albion’s recent results:

Apr 22nd 2017 Burton Albion 2:1 Leeds Utd - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Birmingham 1:2 Burton Albion - Championship

Apr 14th 2017 Burton Albion 1:2 Ipswich Town - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Burton Albion 1:1 Aston Villa - Championship

Odds

Barnsley odds 17/10

Burton Albion odds 6/4

Draw 12/5

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Barnsley vs Burton Albion Predictions

In terms of quality, there is little to separate Barnsley and Burton Albion, but it must be noted that Barnsley haven’t won a home game since their 3-2 derby win over Leeds back on January 21st. Burton Albion have tightened up considerably at the back in recent weeks, conceding just 5 goals in their last 6, which is a decent record for a team near the foot of the table. That defensive solidity should be enough to win them at least a point at Oakwell. Draw.

Bet365’s odds of 12/5 the game to finish level are my pick here, and you can boost that by selecting odds of 15/4 the game to be drawn with under 2.5 goals scored with the same bookmaker.

Our Tips

Draw 12/5 Bet365

Draw/under 2.5 goals 15/4 Bet365