Match Preview – 16.00 Kick-Off at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

Bristol City are not safe yet, in 18th place and just four points ahead of Blackburn who are in relegation zone. A win over Barnsley would be enough to ensure safety and the result is certainly not beyond Bristol City who won their last three matches at home and scored nine goals in the process. Barnsley, inconsistent as ever, are safe in midtable after enjoying a season well above their standards. They play without pressure and are dangerous opponents, but are clearly the underdogs here.

Bristol City’s recent results:

Apr 4th 2017 Preston 5:0 Bristol City - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Bristol City 3:1 Wolves - Championship

Apr 14th 2017 Bristol City 2:1 QPR - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Blackburn 1:1 Bristol City - Championship

Barnsley’s recent results:

Apr 4th 2017 Barnsley 0:0 Cardiff - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Blackburn 0:2 Barnsley - Championship

Apr 13th 2017 Wigan 3:2 Barnsley - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Barnsley 1:1 Bradford - Championship

Odds

Bristol City 1.61

Barnsley 5.00

Draw 4.00

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Bristol City vs Barnsley Predictions

Bristol City won three games in a row at home, even thrashing high flying Huddersfield 4-0 in the process. They might be inconsistent, but this is their best chance to take the three points they need against unmotivated Barnsley, and it will be a big surprise if they don't achieve their goal. The odds are not too high at 1.61, but they are logical. Barnsley used to be involved in high scoring fixtures throughout the season, but that tendency has changed lately, with six out of their last seven games producing less than 2.5 goals. That makes the odds on such an affair look quite tempting at 2.30.

Our Tips

Bristol City to win 1.61 Bet365

Under 2.5 goals 2.30 Bet365