Barnsley vs Sheffield United Predictions

Barnsley have lost their last five games and they could be in line for more misery when South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United visit on Sunday.

The Tykes have managed just one goal during their losing streak and the Reds are now winless in their last 11 Championship games (D4, L7).

The Blades haven’t been much better with three defeats in their last four games. However, they have come up against league leaders Bournemouth and promotion hopefuls Fulham during that period and this trip to Barnsley looks like a chance to get back to winning ways.

United have managed just one win on the road this term but their performance in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth was encouraging and that suggests they can take all three points at Oakwell.

Barnsley are winless in their last five home games, losing three and drawing twice, and they’ve only scored three goals in total in six games at Oakwell all season.

The Blades have struggled for goals away from home games so we’re expecting a low scoring affair in this South Yorkshire derby and under 2.5 goals stands out for the main bet. The visitors have managed just four goals on their travels in six games, and five of Barnsley’s six home games have seen fewer than three goals scored.

Sheffield United may just have the edge though so we’re backing the visitors to claim a 1-0 win in the correct score market.