Brentford 2/3 to beat Barnsley in Sunday’s Championship contest

Competition: Championship

Market: Brentford win

Odds: 2/3 @ 888sport

Looking to continue on their free-scoring purple patch this weekend, Brentford will host Barnsley from behind closed doors on Sunday lunchtime.

Starting with the hosts, only continuing on what has been a remarkable run of form, Brentford are already tipped as the leading title-chasers this season. In their 28 Championship matchups so far this year, they have recorded 16 wins, nine draws and three defeats, scoring 55 and conceding 28 in return. Along with opening this weekend’s fixtures holding a two-point buffer at the top of the table, it should also be highlighted that the Bees comfortably hold the best-attacking record in the division. As for their recent run of results, last seen picking up a 3-1 win against fellow promotion contenders Reading in midweek, Brentford have won each of their last four Championship matchups on the bounce. More impressive, Saturday’s hosts have scored a staggering 17 goals on their winning run.

As for the visitors, despite putting in a plucky display on FA Cup duties earlier in the week, Barnsley face another stern test on Sunday lunchtime. In their 27 Championship matchups so far this season, they have recorded 10 wins, six draws and 11 defeats, scoring 29 and conceding 34 in return. Managing to muster themselves a points tally of 36, the Reds open this weekend’s fixtures sat 13th in the table and sat just a single point adrift of breaking into the top-half. As for their recent run of results, hit with a 1-0 loss against Premier League outfit Chelsea in midweek, Barnsley have managed to record just a single win in their last six contests across all formats. Also winning just one of their last five Championship matchups on the road, we’re backing a similar home victory on Sunday.

Bet: Brentford 2/3 to beat Barnsley in Sunday’s Championship contest @ 888sport