A recent run of 30 goals in their last seven League One fixtures, in which this bet has landed in all seven, has seen a return to Barnsley’s games being some of the most open in the division. The Tykes began life under Conor Hourihane with a ‘we’ll score more than you’ approach, and after tightening up in the middle stage of the season, now seem to be back playing a basketball-like style. Their away games since Hourihane took charge average 3.17 goals per match, and this bet would have cashed in eight of their last 10 league games on their travels.
The reverse fixture against Huddersfield saw four goals, and with the Terriers home games producing an average of 2.88 goals, we should be in for another action-packed afternoon. Liam Manning has only been in charge for six league games, and whilst he initially seemed intent on shoring his side up defensively, 11 total goals in their last four league games has demonstrated that he’s happy to play a more expansive style, which should ensure goals at the Accu Stadium.
