Barnsley
- Barnsley have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
- They currently sit 15th in the table with 37 points from 27 games.
- At home they have won 7, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their 13 League One games.
- They are unbeaten in their last 2 at Oakwell (1 win, 1 draw).
AFC Wimbledon
- AFC Wimbledon have won 3 of their last 5 and are on a 2-match winning streak.
- They sit 14th with 38 points from 29 matches.
Head-to-Head
- Wimbledon beat Barnsley 2-0 in their only meeting this League One season, five months ago.
- Jackson’s Wimbledon play a low-risk game plan that involves packing the defensive third when out of possession, pressing selectively when the ball is in their half, and always being ready to break with numbers in transition.
- Barnsley under Hourihane press the ball relentlessly, win the ball back as quickly as possible and play a fast-paced game when they have possession in a bid to overrun less mobile opponents.
Key Players
- Barnsley’s Davis Keillor-Dunn remains their biggest threat in the box with 13 goals in 24 League One games this term, while David McGoldrick has hit top form with 3 goals in their last 5.
- Wimbledon’s Marcus Browne leads their attack with 10 in 25 in League One and is in fine form with 4 in his last 4.
Betting Insights
- Barnsley are priced as favorites at 1.92, Wimbledon are 3.85 and the draw is 3.45.
- Both teams to score looks a worthy play at 1.95 for Saturday’s matchup.
Prediction
We’re siding with the hosts as slight favorites at 1.92 for the win.
