Barnsley and Stoke City are looking to bounce back from defeats in their most recent matches when they lock horns at Oakwell on Tuesday evening with a kickoff at 11 pm.
The hosts was unbeaten in three of their four matches before the visit from Derby County on Saturday when Ravel Morrison scored twice and earned a 2-0 victory for the Rams. Barnsley is six points from safety with a game in hand but has three home matches in a row and two more at Oakwell to maintain their Championship status.
Poya Asbaghi’s side has the worst home record in the Championship (the second-highest soccer division in England) this season, with 16 points from 16 matches, 12 goals scored, and 12 conceded.
Last Saturday, the Potters were beaten 1-0 by Blackpool at home. Josh Bowler scored late to give the visitors all three points. Stoke is currently in 15th place in the Championship table, with 44 points from their 34 matches; they have 20 points on their relegation rivals and 11 points on the top six.
Stoke can make the playoffs this season—they have games in hand on several of the teams above them—but it would be a remarkable run of form to move them towards the top six.
Barnsley vs. Stoke City Head to Head
Both sides have five games against each other, with hosts taking one win while opponents with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Derby County 2-0 Barnsley
- Barnsley 3-2 Middlesbrough
- Hull City 0-2 Barnsley
- Coventry City 1-0 Barnsley
- Barnsley 1-0 QPR
Away
- Stoke City 0-1 Blackpool
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke City
- Bournemouth 2-1 Stoke City
- Stoke City 1-2 Luton Town
- Stoke City 2-2 Birmingham City
Barnsley Team News
On Tuesday evening, Barnsley will be without Aaron Leya Iseka, Victor Adeboyejo, and Cauley Woodrow while recovering from injury. Still, Mark Robins’ home side should have no new fitness concerns.
Stoke City Team News
Stoke will be without Harry Souttar and Abdallah Sima due to injury, while Liam Moore is doubtful as he has a problem from Saturday’s game. However, it is expected to be the same XI that played last time out.
Prediction and Odds
Both teams will see the match as the ideal chance to end their losing streaks, but we think it will end in a draw.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 2.5
