Derby County vs Barnsley betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Barnsley to win and both teams to score (9/1)

Barnsley have now won three of their last five matches.

They are starting to close the gap on safety and have some real momentum.

Meanwhile, Derby are looking to avoid a third straight defeat on the weekend.

Amine Bassi to score anytime (11/3)

Bassi netted a brace against Middlesbrough last weekend.

He has made a strong impression since arriving in South Yorkshire.

Match preview: Derby County vs Barnsley

Derby County suffered a third straight defeat on Tuesday.

The Rams were beaten away by Cardiff.

Wayne Rooney’s side have now dropped into 23rd place.

They are two points behind Saturday’s opposition and 8 points away from safety.

Derby County v Blackpool – Sky Bet Championship – Pride Park Blackpool’s Dujon Sterling (left) and Derby County’s Dylan Williams battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Picture date: Saturday December 11, 2021. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)

Barnsley secure second straight victory

Barnsley secured a second straight victory last weekend as they stunned Middlesbrough.

The Tykes managed to win 3-2 at home against Boro.

They lead 3-0 before the visitors pulled back two goals.

The win moves them off the bottom of the table and now six points away from 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)

Derby County team news

Kamil Jozwiak will be without who is leaving the club for Charlotte FC.

Tom Lawrence is back available after returning from suspension.

Barnsley team news

Barnsley have several injury concerns for this match.

Clarke Oduor, Aaron Leya Iseka, Victor Adeboyejo and Cauley Woodrow are all out.

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