Bolton vs Barnsley Predictions

• Barnsley have scored in 96% of their away games this season
• However, the Tykes have seen BTTS in their last eight games
• The visitors have conceded three times in three of their last four games

Wanderers to seal Wembley spot

Bolton put themselves in pole position to reach the League One playoff final, having won 3-1 at Barnsley in the first-leg of this semi-final tie. Wanderers have one of the best home records in the division, while they host a side who finished the season in dire form.

Barnsley have lost three of their last four games, conceding three times in each of those defeats. The meek manner of their first leg loss leaves them with a mountain to climb in this trip. While they have the attacking options to get forward and cause problems, defensively they remain shaky.

Barnsley have scored in their last 18 away games across all competitions, while they netted in 96% of their away games across the League One campaign. However, each of their last eight matches have seen both teams score, having conceded in 78% of their league matches this term.

Bolton should get openings with Barnsley desperate to get back into this. That suggests this could be high-scoring, so both teams to score and a 3-2 victory for the hosts are the standout selections.