Barnsley vs Fulham betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Fulham to win and over 2.5 goals (5/4)

Fulham will be looking to extend their winning run to five matches on Saturday.

The Cottagers have been full of goals this season netting 89 times already in the league.

Meanwhile, Barnsley have conceded 51 times, so plenty of goals are expected.

Aleksandar Mitrović to score anytime (11/10)

Mitrović continued his unbelievable goal scoring record this season with another goal against Swansea.

Cardiff City v Fulham – Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City Stadium Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday February 26, 2022. (Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)

Match preview: Barnsley vs Fulham

Barnsley held Stoke City to a 1-1 draw last Tuesday.

Poya Asbaghi’s team looked set to secure all three points only for the Potters to net a stoppage-time equaliser.

The Tykes now find themselves still in 23rd place but just five adrift of safety.

Barnsley v Middlesbrough – Sky Bet Championship BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Daryl Dike of Barnsley FC celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Middlesbrough at Oakwell Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Barnsley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Fulham extend lead at the top

Fulham extended their lead at the top of the Championship last Tuesday with an emphatic win over Swansea.

The Cottagers thrashed the Swans 5-1 at the Liberty Stadium to move 14 points clear at the top of the table.

Marco Silva’s side have now won four games in a row following their big win in South Wales.

Fulham v Bristol City – Sky Bet Championship LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Fábio Carvalho of Fulham scores his teams third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Bristol City at Craven Cottage on January 15, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Barnsley team news

Aaron Leya Iseka and Cauley Woodrow both remain sidelined for the clash.

Watford loanee Domingos Quina is likely to be the man to keep an eye on for Barnsley.

Fulham team news

Silva could name an unchanged line up on Saturday.

Although Bobby Reid or Tom Cairney could come in as possible replacements.

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