Coventry City vs Barnsley betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

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Coventry win and over 2.5 goals (7/4)

Coventry will be hoping to return to winning ways when they host the team at the bottom of the division.

Mark Robins’ side have been in good goal scoring form this season, averaging 1.3 goals per game.

Meanwhile, Barnsley have struggled to keep goals out, they have conceded on average 1.5 goals per game.

Viktor Gyökeres to score anytime (8/5)

Gyökeres has netted 11 times in the league for Coventry this season.

On Saturday, he is once again expected to lead the line for Coventry.

Match preview: Coventry City vs Barnsley

Coventry slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Cardiff during midweek.

The defeat against a struggling Cardiff side leaves them 12th in the league.

Although, they are six points off the playoffs and a good run of form could see them climb back into contention.

The form of Mark Robins’ side has been all over the place recently, with two wins and two defeats coming in their last five.

Coventry City v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Pre-Season Friendly – Coventry Building Society Arena A general view of the stadium during the pre-season friendly match at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. Picture date: Sunday August 1, 2021. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images)

Barnsley secure first win in 13

Barnsley secured their first win in 13 matches as they stunned QPR.

The victory was just their third of the season.

Poya Asbaghi’s side produced a huge 1-0 win over the R’s with Domingos Quina scoring the only goal.

The Tykes remain bottom of the table but are now six points away from safety and with a game in hand.

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)

Coventry City team news

Coventry will remain without their top scorer Matt Godden.

The striker has had an appendix operation and will the next few weeks.

Godden has ten league goals this season.

Barnsley team news

Aaron Leya Iseka and Liam Kitching are set for a long spell on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Poya Asbaghi is expected to name an unchanged lineup following his side’s shock win over QPR.

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