Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Following a 2-0 loss to Stockport County, Exeter will try to get back on course in League One when they face Barnsley on Saturday afternoon. The Grecians failed to win the previous five league matches and given their difficulties at the back, home win should not be considered. The good news for the hosts is that Kenya defender Vincent Harper has overcome his minor injury.
Meanwhile, the Tykes aim to recover from back-to-back defeats to Wrexham and Birmingham. As Barnsley will go for a triumph in Saturday’s clash as well, we are going to back over 2.5 goals betting option. In their last meeting in the League One Exeter defeated Barnsley 2-1, which goes in favour of our earlier prediction. Midfielder Adam Phillips is banned for the visiting side, while defender Marc Roberts is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last league match.
Highlighted Team (Exeter):
Nicknamed the Grecians, Exeter City are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at St. James Park. The stadium was opened in September 1904, and it can hold up to 8,696 spectators. Exeter City play their homes in white jerseys with red stripes, and black shorts, while violet and yellow are the dominant colours of their away kit.
The Grecians made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals on two occasions (1930/31, 1980/81), with the team advancing to the FA Trophy semis in the 2005/06 season. The likes of Harry Gee, Cliff Bastin, Maurice Setters, Dick Pym, Fred Whitlow, Arnold Mitchell, Tony Kellow, Fred Binney, Darran Rowbotham, Lee Sharp, and David Pleat are one of the most notable footballers who played for Exeter City in the past.
Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United, Bristol Rovers, and Yeovil Town are considered the club’s fiercest rivals. The Grecians currently compete in the League Two.