Barnsley
- Barnsley are unbeaten in their last two home matches (W1, D1) and 8-3-4 at home in League One this season.
- The Tykes have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games.
- Conor Hourihane’s side have impressed with tactical versatility, switching between a back four and back three while using a high-pressing, high-tempo style.
- Their recent 3-1 win at Leyton Orient was a fine example of their ability to cut through teams with pace.
Exeter City
- Exeter City have won just four of their 17 away games in League One (D4, L9).
- Exeter have conceded 21 times in 17 away fixtures this term, an average of 1.24 goals per away game.
- The Grecians have drawn four and lost one in their last five matches.
- Exeter are 15th in League One on 41 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-Head
The hosts have failed to beat Exeter City in their last two meetings at Oakwell .
Key Players
- Davis Keillor-Dunn has scored 13 League One goals this season for Barnsley and has been one of the Tykes’ most reliable marksmen in recent weeks.
- Jayden Wareham is the Grecians’ talisman and has scored 15 goals in 33 appearances this term, including all five of his side’s goals in their last five.
- David McGoldrick has five of Barnsley's last 11 goals and offers experience to counter Wareham.
Betting Insights
- Barnsley are listed at 1.88 to win.
- Backing Barnsley to win and both teams to score is available at 1.58, with over 2.5 goals at 1.67.
- The hosts have conceded 24 goals in 15 home matches this season while Exeter have shipped 21 in 17 away games.
Prediction
Barnsley’s sharper form and home advantage should be enough to secure the three points, although the visitors could nick a goal in what promises to be a relatively open game.
