Charlton vs Barnsley Predictions

Charlton were on a high when these two met earlier in the season when it looked like neither were in the relegation fight. The Addicks went to Oakwell in August as part of a great start to the season, while Barnsley had opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Fulham.

Both have dipped since then, while Barnsley fell apart, pulled back some good form before suffering another downturn. The visitors come here in the grips of some poor form, but can they take advantage of a struggling Charlton side in this battle in the bottom four?

Out of Form Duo

Both sides are suffering of late, which has left them in the relegation picture. Barnsley need to cut a six-point gap to 21st placed Charlton, with the hosts slipping into relegation danger after tumbling down the table. The Addicks have won only one of their last 18 games in all competitions (W1 D6 L11).

Meanwhile, Barnsley went out of the FA Cup at the weekend as part of some poor form, which is starting to raise alarm bells for the home support. However, it’s the travelling fans who should be most concerned. Barnsley have won just one of their last 15 away league matches (W1 D3 L11).

High-scoring Addicks

While Charlton have had their problems so far, of late they’ve improved at this ground. The Addicks have gone four matches unbeaten at their own ground in the league, although they’ve drawn three of those. The hosts have won just five times at home this season, but they have managed som consistent scoring, which has seen them find the net seven times in their last four here.

Charlton have now scored twice or more on six occasions at home, while they’ve already been involved in seven 2-2 draws so far this season. The Addicks have found the net 14 times in their last six meetings with Barnsley, while they pulled off one of those 2-2 draws at Oakwell this term. Meanwhile, the visitors have conceded seven goals across their last two matches, letting in 25 goals in 14 trips this season.

We see them struggling at Charlton, so we’re going with over 1.5 Charlton goals which is well priced despite landing in three of the hosts’ last four league games at the Valley. Meanwhile, we’re going for a repeat of the 2-2 draw between these two, as Barnsley have lost just two of their last 12 league games against Charlton.