Barnsley will host Bristol City at Oakwell on Friday evening.
Both teams are leaky at the back but do also produce some attacking threat. I find the prospect of goals somewhat underrated in the current market and I anticipate the odds to drop during the week.
Barnsley
The Tykes are off to rough start in the second tier, currently rock bottom with 8 points from 14 games, scoring 12 and conceding 27 goals in the process.
Statistics
Barnsley is among the 11 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley creating on average 12.69 shots per game. Barnsley is also among the 12 teams creating the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley creating on average 3.77 shots on target per game.
Looking at home games specifically, Barnsley is among the 7 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley creating on average 15.00 shots per game. When playing at Oakwell, Barnsley is also among the 7 teams creating the most shots on target when playing at home so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley creating on average 4.71 shots on target per game.
At the other end of the pitch, Barnsley is among the 8 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley conceding on average 14.23 shots per game. No other team has conceded more shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley conceding on average 5.62 shots on target per game.
Looking at home games exclusively, the South Yorkshire club is among the 4 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley conceding on average 14.43 shots per game. No other team has conceded more shots on target than Barnsley when playing at home so far in the Championship this season, Barnsley conceding on average 6.00 shots on target per game.
So far this season, 50% of Barnsley's games have incorporated 3 or more goals. At Oakwell, 57% of Barnsley's games have comprised 3 or more goals.
Bristol City
The Robins are off to a good start to the season, residing in 6:th place with 23 points from 13 games, scoring 20 and conceding 17 goals so far.
Statistics
Bristol City is among the 13 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 12.31 shots per game. Bristol City is also among the 10 teams creating the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 3.92 shots on target per game.
Looking at away games specifically, Bristol City is among the 17 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 10.14 shots per game. When playing away from Ashton Gate, Bristol City is also among the 11 teams creating the most shots on target on the road so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 3.86 shots on target per game.
At the defensive department, Bristol City is among the 5 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 14.85 shots per game. Bristol City is also among the 11 teams conceding the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 4.08 shots on target per game.
Looking at away games alone, the South West England outfit is among the 11 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 13.86 shots per game. Bristol City is also among the 8 teams conceding the most shots on target on the road so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 4.43 shots on target per game.
So far this season, 62% of Bristol City's games have comprised 3 or more goals. On the road, 71% of Bristol City's games have incorporated 3 or more goals.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
Barnsley is indeed one of the teams conceding the most shots and shots on target in the Championship but do also present some attacking threat, especially at home.
Bristol City is also one of the teams conceding the most shots and shots on target in the Championship but can indeed conjure up some efficiency in the final third.
Furthermore, the last 7 games between the two teams have all seen over 3 goals scored (on average 4.71 goals per game).
My Betting Tip is Over 3 Goals.
Stake at 7.5/10 units.
