Barnsley vs Bournemouth Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Barnsley vs Bournemouth Intro

As Barnsley take on Bournemouth, a win here would go a long way for both sides. For the home team, struggling at the bottom of the Championship, three points would help immensely in their battle against relegation. Bournemouth have different concerns, fighting at the top of the league standings. Kick off is at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday January 29, 2022, 3:00 PM.

Entering matchweek 29, Scott Parker’s Bournemouth squad find themselves among the league’s best clubs with 49 points from 28 games and sitting the third on the table. Meanwhile, Poya Asbaghi’s Barnsley squad sit in last place on the table on 14 points. As we head deeper into the Championship season, there’s a gap between Barnsley and Bournemouth in the table. There’s a difference of 35 points and 21 places between the teams.

Barnsley vs Bournemouth Form

Just one point so far for Barnsley. The defeat from Nottingham Forest in the previous round was not at all what they needed. At the same time, Bournemouth have picked up 6 points in the last five games – and that includes a loss to Hull. Barnsley have had mixed results at home recently, winning 5 points in their last five matches at their Oakwell Stadium. Bournemouth have had mixed results on the road recently, winning 5 points in their last five when travelling.

Barnsley vs Bournemouth H2H

There have not been too many games played between these two. But Barnsley has won 2 compared to Bournemouth’s 5. Bournemouth is looking to extend its recent dominance in this fixture. It has won 3 more than Barnsley in the last six meetings.

Barnsley vs Bournemouth Analysis

Barnsley’s last match suffer a defeat. Nottingham Forest was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 0-3. With that game now a memory, Poya Asbaghi’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Bournemouth in Championship. Against Nottingham Forest, Barnsley claimed 45% of ball possession. If we look at shots on goal, Barnsley had a total of 6 shots while they conceded 14 shots. Meanwhile, Bournemouth lost their last match. Scott Parker’s men were up against Hull. At the final wistle, the score board showed 0-1. In their match against Hull, Bournemouth had the following ball possession : 68%. Often punters look to shots on goal as a true guide of how a team performed. For Bournemouth, a total of 12 shots were taken in attack with 5 shots conceded in the last game.

Barnsley vs Bournemouth Odds

Bournemouth is the favourite to win this match between Barnsley and Bournemouth according to the bookmakers.