Barnsley vs Preston North End betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Preston North End are still fighting for a top-half finish.
Despite a poor run, they are just three points off 12th place and need to win on Saturday.
They travel to a Barnsley side who are already relegated and who have lost five of their last seven matches.
Cameron Archer to score anytime (7/4)
Archer has proven to be a shrewd piece of January business from Preston.
Since his loan move from Aston Villa, the striker has scored 7 league goals.
He is expected to once again lead the line for the Lilywhites on Saturday.
PRESTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 09:Preston North End’s Cameron Archer celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Queens Park Rangers at Deepdale on April 9, 2022 in Preston, England. (Photo by Mick Walker – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Match preview: Barnsley vs Preston North End
Barnsley’s fate has already been sealed with the Tykes relegated to League One.
Five defeats in their last seven matches leave them bottom of the table and 11 points adrift of safety.
Their last three games have seen them suffer defeats in each of them having lost to Blackpool, Huddersfield and Peterborough.
Poya Asbaghi’s side were beaten 2-0 at home by Blackpool in their last match.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Daryl Dike of Barnsley FC celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Middlesbrough at Oakwell Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Barnsley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Preston North End suffer back to back defeats
Preston North End have suffered back to back defeats which has dealt a blow to their top half hopes.
The Lilywhites have now dropped into 16th place although they are still just three points off 12th.
They were well beaten in their last outing as they lost 4-1 at home to Blackburn Rovers.
Ryan Lowe’s side were also beaten 3-0 by Fulham to make it four defeats in their last seven matches.
PRESTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Patrick Bauer of Preston North End celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal with Alan Browne and team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Birmingham City at Deepdale on January 15, 2022 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
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Huddersfield Town vs Barnsley - 2:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Bamber Bridge vs Preston North End - 0:3
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
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Fulham FC vs Preston North End - 3:0
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June 25, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Worksop Town | 1 - 3 | Barnsley |
May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | West Bromwich Albion | 4 - 0 | Barnsley |
April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 1 - 3 | Preston North End |
April 26, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 0 - 2 | Blackpool |
April 22, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Huddersfield Town | 2 - 1 | Barnsley |
July 2, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Bamber Bridge | 0 - 3 | Preston North End |
May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 1 - 3 | Preston North End |
April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
April 19, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Fulham FC | 3 - 0 | Preston North End |
Barnsley | Preston North End | |
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46 | Matches played | 46 |
6 | Matches won | 16 |
51 | Goal attempts | 57 |
18 | Shots on goal | 18 |
21 | Shots off goal | 20 |
163 | Corner kicks | 211 |
6% | Average ball possession | 6% |
12 | Shots blocked | 19 |
83 | Cards given | 90 |
86 | Free kicks | 68 |
19 | Offsides | 15 |
2 | Shots on post | 3 |
1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
31 | Goals by foot | 44 |
2 | Goals by head | 5 |
33 | Goals scored | 52 |
73 | Goals conceded | 56 |
Barnsley | Preston North End | |
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27 | Matches | 27 |
13 | Home Matches | 14 |
14 | Away Matches | 13 |
35 | Total Goals | 45 |
1.3 | Average Goals Scored | 1.67 |
9 | Wins | 11 |
11 | Losses | 9 |
7 | Draws | 7 |
April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 1 - 3 | Preston North End |
December 11, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 2 - 1 | Barnsley |
May 1, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Preston North End | 2 - 0 | Barnsley |
December 15, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Barnsley | 2 - 1 | Preston North End |
January 21, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Barnsley | 0 - 3 | Preston North End |
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What time is kick off between Barnsley vs Preston North End?
11:30, Saturday 30 April 2022