Barnsley vs Reading Predictions

• Barnsley have scored in six of their last seven home league games
• Reading have scored in six consecutive matches
• The last four meetings between these two in Barnsley have seen BTTS land

Tykes to bounce back

Barnsley have been left mulling over their loss to Wycombe for nearly two weeks. The Tykes had the chance to head into the international break with 10 wins from 11, but they blew it against the league’s bottom side. Can they recover on Friday?

Both fifth-placed Barnsley and sixth-placed Reading are bidding to extend their season in the playoffs, making this the biggest clash across Friday’s Championship action. Given both have made it this far while pushing forward, we’re expecting goals in this encounter.

Barnsley have scored in six of their last seven at home, while Reading have scored in their last six. The Royals average 1.2 goals per away game this season, while the Tykes have scored 22 times in 16 league matches in 2021.

The last four clashes between the pair at Oakwell have seen both teams score, so we’re backing a repeat here. With Barnsley in fine form in 2021, a 2-1 home win is our correct score pick.