Aston Villa VS Barnsley Match Prediction

This will be just the fifth match played out between these two sides. So far, they each have two wins and a draw. Here's a look at the last three results:

Sep 16, 2017: Barnsley 0-3 Villa
Feb 14, 2017: Villa 1-3 Barnsley
Sep 27, 2016: Barnsley 1-1 Villa

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Aston Villa vs Barnsley Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Aston Villa are at 8/15 to win, a draw is at 3/1, and a Barnsley win is at 11/2.

Aston Villa enter this match in fourth position after they won their third straight win last weekend. They now have 47 points and are five off the pace of Derby for that second crucial automatic promotion place. Barnsley enter round 28 of the Championship season in 19th place with 27 points. Despite having not lost any of their last four matches, they are still just three points above the relegation zone right now. This improved run has boosted them, but they are still fighting hard to keep afloat.

The Villans have lost just once at home so far this season and have won seven and drawn five times in the other 12 matches at Villa Park. They haven't lost any of their last five there, but they have drawn twice in that span. The Tykes meanwhile now have three wins away from home after they won their last time out. That is their only win in their last five and they have lost three of those five, so they will be looking to correct some poor away form in this match.

A no for both teams to score, via Ladbrokes, is set at ¾.

Aston Villa vs Barnsley Prediction

Villa have won three Championship matches in a row now, and that looks like the kind of form that could drive them on toward the automatic promotion place if it continues. It does here over Barnsley.

Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 3-0 Barnsley

Team News

Steve Bruce looks set to have a full team to pick from as they look to continue their run in the Championship.

Key Man

For the second match running now, striker Scott Hogan- whom Aston Villa spent a lot of money on a year ago- scored the winner. The Englishman has taken some time to adjust to his new surroundings and has battle through injury issues, but he now looks like he is hitting his stride after scoring two big goals consecutively to give his side a much better shot at getting promoted.

Team Form

Villa have three wins and two losses in their last five matches:

0-1 win at Nottingham Forest
1-3 home loss vs Peterborough (FA Cup)
5-0 home win vs Bristol City
0-1 win at Middlesbrough
2-1 loss at Brentford

Aston Villa Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-5-1

Team News

Paul Heckingbottom will be without midfielder Joe Williams due to a suspension.

Key Man

Despite all of their obvious issues this season, Barnsley have still been able to get goals at somewhat regular pace from striker Tom Bradshaw. The Welshman has found the back of the net eight times in total so far to give them a much better chance at staying alive in the Championship, and he remains the man to watch for them going forward here.

Team Form

Barnsley have three draws, a loss, and a win in their last five matches:

0-0 home draw vs Wolves
4-1 loss at Millwall (FA Cup)
0-1 win at Sunderland
1-1 home draw vs Reading
0-0 home draw vs Preston North End

Barnsley Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-5-1

Barnsley have suffered a real dry spell of late, and this trip to Aston Villa is not likely to be a good one for them. The Villans have been inconsistent but are still within a great chance of getting into the playoffs, and they should feel very confident in getting all three points from this encounter with their rivals after winning by three on the road in the reverse fixture.

Barnsley have just one win in their last 13 in all competitions.