Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bristol Rovers
Match Time & Date:
04/03/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-2
Barnsley
Memorial Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bristol Rovers and Barnsley, the two teams who defeated Oxford United and Derby respectively at the weekend. The Pirates did remarkably well to put an end to their six-game winless run, but they are stuck in the middle of the table ahead of Matchday 35. Barring any fresh injury worries, Joey Barton is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed the Yellows 3-0.
The Tykes, on the other hand, have been climbing the standings week by week, and, as a result, they sit in the playoffs berth ahead of the trip to Bristol. Given Barnsley’s attacking potential, we believe that gamblers from all around the world can find value in betting on both teams to score. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be Devante Cole, who scored a brace in a 4-1 crushing of Derby County.
Highlighted Player (Glenn Whelan):
Probably one of the most underrated footballers in Premier League history, Glenn Whelan was born on 13 January 1982 in Dublin and he went on to enjoy a very successful career on club and international level.
Following spells with Manchester City, Bury and Sheffield Wednesday, the defensive midfielder found his peace at the Britannia Stadium, making over 250 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and keeping his place in the side under both Tony Pulis and Mark Hughes. Predominantly focused on doing the dirty defensive work and helping out the back four, Whelan never quite made the headlines for his style of play or quality of his displays, but remained an important player for both club and country.
The midfielder has so far made over 70 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team, wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions, and starting all three group games at the Euro 2012 finals, while helping The Green Army qualify for the Euro 2016 as well.
Highlighted Team (Barnsley):
Barnsley are an English club nicknamed the Tykes. The club was founded in 1887 and it has to be noted that they spend more seasons in the Championship than any other club in the history. The Tykes played in the Sheffield and District League from 1890, but in 1895 they were part of the Midland League. Barnsley play their home games at Oakwell, the stadium that was built in 1887.
The capacity of the stadium is 23,009 and it was opened back in 1888, just one year after the club’s foundation. The Tykes made it to the FA Cup final in 1910, but Newcastle United proved to be a big catch for the Oakwell outfit in the title game.
Nonetheless, Barnsley won the FA cup trophy in 1912 and that is considered the club’s biggest success. Barnsley defeated West Bromwich Albion in the two-legged tie (0-0, 1-0) to clinch the prestigious trophy for the first and only time in their history.
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