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Middlesbrough to win and under 2.5 goals (11/4)
Despite Barnsley showing signs of resilience in their bid for survival, Middlesbrough will remain confident of getting the three points.
Boro returned to winning ways on Tuesday as they defeated West Brom 2-1.
However, Saturday’s hosts have conceded just once in their last three matches and will make Boro’s job of trying to break them down very difficult.
Andraz Sporar to score anytime (7/4)
Sporar is expected to return to Boro’s line-up on Saturday after returning from illness.
Match preview: Barnsley vs Middlesbrough betting tips
Barnsley are starting to make a strong push in the battle for survival.
The Tykes have now won two of their last three league matches.
They remain bottom of the table and are nine points off safety, with a game in hand.
Poya Asbaghi’s side picked up a big three points on Tuesday as they won at Hull.
Middlesbrough were also victorious during midweek as they defeated play off rivals West Brom.
Chris Wilder’s men defeated the Baggies 2-1 to remain seventh and a point off the play off spots.
Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers – Sky Bet Championship MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier heads to the corner to take a corner kick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Barnsley team news
Clarke Oduor, Cauley Woodrow and Victor Adeboyejo all remain sidelined due to injuries.
Meanwhile, the duo of Liam Kitching and Aaron Leya Isaka are both doubts.
Middlesbrough team news
Middlesbrough will remain without top scorer Matt Crooks who is suspended.
Andraz Sporar returns from illness.
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