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Barnsley are set to play Coventry City at Oakwell on Saturday in the EFL Championship.
Barnsley come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Mick McCarthy's Cardiff City in their most recent Championship fixture. A goal from experienced midfielder Marlon Pack for Cardiff City was cancelled out by a goal from young defender Toby Sibbick for Barnsley.
Coventry City, on the other hand, beat Chris Hughton's Nottingham Forest 2-1 in their most recent Championship game. Late second-half goals from Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres and veteran centre-back Kyle McFadzean ensured victory for Mark Robins' Coventry City. Montserrat international Lyle Taylor scored the consolation goal for Nottingham Forest.
Barnsley vs Coventry City Head-to-Head
In 20 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Coventry City hold the clear advantage. They have won 12 games, lost four and drawn four.
The two clubs last faced each other earlier this year in the EFL Championship, with Coventry City beating Barnsley 2-0. Goals from Scottish defender Dominic Hyam and striker Matt Godden sealed the deal for Coventry City.
Barnsley form guide in the EFL Championship: D
Coventry City form guide in the EFL Championship: W
Barnsley vs Coventry City Team News
Barnsley
Barnsley could be without Belgian forwards Obbi Oulare and Aaron Leya Isaka, and Danish centre-back Mads Juel Andersen. Other than that there are no known issues and manager Markus Schopp is expected to have a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Obbi Oulare, Aaron Leya Isaka, Mads Juel Andersen
Suspended: None
Coventry City
Meanwhile, Coventry City manager Mark Robins will be unable to call upon the services of young midfielder Josh Eccles, while there are doubts over the availability of striker Matt Godden and midfielder Liam Kelly.
Injured: Josh Eccles
Doubtful: Liam Kelly, Matt Godden
Suspended: None
Barnsley vs Coventry City Predicted XI
Barnsley Predicted XI (3-4-3): Brad Collins, Toby Sibbick, Michal Helik, Liam Kitching, Callum Brittain, Callum Styles, Josh Benson, Ben Williams, Carlton Morris, Cauley Woodrow, Dominik Frieser
Coventry City Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Simon Moore, Fankaty Dabo, Kyle McFadzean, Dominic Hyam, Julien Dacosta, Gustavo Hamer, Ben Sheaf, Ian Maatsen, Callum O'Hare, Martyn Waghorn, Viktor Gyokeres
Barnsley vs Coventry City Prediction
Barnsley were one of the best teams in the Championship last season under the management of Valerien Ismael. However, Ismael is now the manager of West Bromwich Albion, and has been replaced at Barnsley by Markus Schopp. Barnsley have signed the likes of Obbi Oulare, Aaron Leya Isaka and Devante Cole this summer, but replacing striker Daryl Dike and midfielder Alex Mowatt, who have both left the club, will not be easy.
Coventry City, on the other hand, finished 16th last season and Mark Robins did a good last time around. Norwegian centre-back Leo Skiri Ostigard was a key player last season, but he has joined Stoke City on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion this time around.
Barnsley's transfers and style of play have earned them applause. Schopp has a tough job in his hands after Ismael's success last season, and this will not be an easy game. However, Barnsley should win.
Prediction: Barnsley 2-0 Coventry City
