This League One clash pits two sides at opposite ends of the table against each other as struggling Cambridge United face promotion chasing Barnsley.
Our 3 predictions for Cambridge United vs Barnsley
- 1st prediction: Barnsley to win
- 2nd prediction: Over 3.5 goals in the game
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score
1st prediction for Cambridge United vs Barnsley: Barnsley to win 21/25
This is the most likely outcome of the game given both teams’ fortunes this season. While Cambridge have picked up a bit recently, they have been largely poor this campaign and started dreadfully. They also struggle badly against top of the table sides, which Barnsley are, so it may be a long afternoon for them on Saturday. As for the visitors, they’re unbeaten in four in the league and often dispatch teams lower than them with ease. This may be the case again on Saturday.
2nd prediction for Cambridge United vs Barnsley: Over 3.5 goals in the game 169/100
This is likely to be a fairly high scoring game, regardless of whether Barnsley win as per the first prediction, or if the points go another way. Cambridge come into this game off the back of a 6-1 local derby thrashing by Peterborough United, whereas Barnsley beat Rotherham 2-0 following a 3-1 FA Cup win over Port Vale. With the attacking quality both teams have, and their recent runs of form seeing them really clicking into gear up front, this should be a high scorer.
3rd prediction for Cambridge United vs Barnsley: Both teams to score 29/50
The two sides come into this game on good attacking form, which looks likely to continue. Barnsley in particular look as if they’ll score at least one, given Cambridge’s defensive frailties against teams towards the top of the table. Both teams have hit the net in their last five, with Cambridge in particular having really recovered in front of goal. They’ll face a tough test to continue this with Barnsley flying high, but if ever there’s a time for them to do it, it’s now.
Best odds for Cambridge United vs Barnsley
| Bookmaker | Cambridge United | Draw | Barnsley |
| MyriadPlay | 53/20 | 5/2 | 21/25 |
| Gentleman Jim | 13/5 | 13/5 | 17/20 |
| Betarno | 49/20 | 129/50 | 41/50 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Both sides come into this game in decent form, which is perhaps more important for Cambridge as they fight to avoid relegation. They’ve picked up three wins as of late to kickstart their season which started in dreadful fashion, and saw them winless at the foot of the table after nine games. As for Barnsley, they have been in great form since defeat to Huddersfield in both the league and cup, and are really pushing for an automatic promotion spot. They currently lie in 4th, comfortably in the play offs, but are really challenging the top two, and a win here would continue to do just that.
In this fixture’s past, Barnsley certainly have the upper hand. They’ve won five and lost just one of the last seven clashes between the two sides, a record going back to 1992. That being said, Cambridge won the last meeting back in March, so may have a psychological advantage going into this game.
Confrontation
16/11/2024
League One League One
Cambridge United
Barnsley
1
1
29/03/2024
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Barnsley
Cambridge United
0
2
03/10/2023
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Cambridge United
Barnsley
0
4
11/02/2023
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Barnsley
Cambridge United
2
0
17/09/2022
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Cambridge United
Barnsley
0
3
Last Results - Cambridge Utd 
07/12/2024
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Cambridge Utd
Shrewsbury
4
1
W
03/12/2024
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Reading
Cambridge United
3
0
L
26/11/2024
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Cambridge United
Bolton Wanderers
1
1
D
23/11/2024
League One League One
Northampton Town
Cambridge United
0
0
D
16/11/2024
League One League One
Cambridge United
Barnsley
1
1
D
Last Results - Barnsley
07/12/2024
League One League One
Barnsley
Birmingham
1
2
L
03/12/2024
League One League One
Wrexham
Barnsley
1
0
L
26/11/2024
League One League One
Barnsley
Reading
2
2
D
23/11/2024
League One League One
Barnsley
Wigan Athletic
0
1
L
16/11/2024
League One League One
Cambridge United
Barnsley
1
1
D
Where to watch Cambridge United vs Barnsley
This fixture won’t be televised owing to the 3pm blackout, but here’s where you can watch it in person.
- Location: Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, UK, CB5 8LN
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Saturday 16th November 2024
Probable lineups for Cambridge United vs Barnsley
Both sides come into this game with minimal selection issues and nearly a full team to pick from. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
Cambridge United
Lineup: V Reyes, D Andrew, M Morrison, J Okedina, J Brophy, K Smith, P Digby, L Bennett, B Njoku, D N’Lundulu, E Kachunga
Injuries/suspensions: S Lavery (injured)
Coach: Garry Monk
Barnsley
Lineup: G Slonina, J Earl, M Roberts, M de Gevigney, G Gent, J Russell, L Connell, A Phillips, C O’Keefe, S Humphrys. D Keillor Dunn
Injuries/suspensions: None
Coach: Darrell Clarke
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