Barnsley vs Sheffield United: League Cup Prediction
Barnsley have won just one of their last five games in all competitions. Sheffield United have not lost a single match yet this season and are on a nine-game unbeaten streak. Will the visitors be able to win the League Cup 1/32 finals match on August 27? – the answer is in our betting tip. What bets should you pay attention to today?

Command Analysis

Barnsley

Current form
Barnsley represents the third most important English division, where they have earned four points in three rounds and are in ninth position. The team is distinguished by its high productivity – they have already managed to score and miss five times. In the previous round, a productive draw with Northampton was recorded (2:2). In the 1/64 finals of the League Cup, Barnsley overcame the resistance of Wigan in a penalty shootout.
Disqualifications and injuries
All key players are ready to take to the field.
Interesting trends for betting
- Barnsley's last five matches have seen goals exchanged.
- Barnsley have won their last three games in the first half.
Probable squad : Gabriel Slonina, Joshua Earl, Roberts, Mael Durand de Gevijnai, Georgie Gent, Luca Connell, Conor Hourihane, Barry Cotter, Adam Phillips, Max Watters, Sam Cosgrove.

Sheffield United

Current form
Sheffield United tried their hand at the Premier League last season, but looked frankly weak there and quite logically ended up in the Championship. Chris Wilder has remained as head coach and is betting on a possible return. So far, taking into account friendly matches, the Blades have not lost a single time, and have a nine-match unbeaten streak. True, in the Championship, United have two draws and one win. In the League Cup in the 1/64 finals, they managed to beat Wrexham in a high-scoring battle (4:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
All players are ready to take to the field today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Four of Sheffield United's previous five matches have seen goals exchanged
- In two of the last three matches of the "blades" there was a draw in the first half
Probable squad : Michael Cooper, Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Auston Trusty, Harrison Burrows, Andre Brooks, Oliver Arblaster, Vinicius de Souza Costa, Gustavo Hamer, Callum O'Hare, Kieffer Moore.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
Barnsley's last five matches have seen goals scored in each half
1.58Barnsley to score in first half
Barnsley have scored in the opening 45 minutes in three of their last five matches
2.04Bet Exact score 1:3
Sheffield United's last two wins have been by two goals
13.50Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, we recommend a prediction for a total over. The hosts demonstrate too open football, they themselves play boldly and allow their opponents a lot at their gates, it is no coincidence that in the five previous matches involving Barnsley, at least three goals were scored. Sheffield United is always ready to support such football.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.67
Bet on the outcome
The visitors have a slight advantage in class, and the Blades have not lost a single game this season, including friendly matches. The bet on Sheffield United is obvious in this pair.
The second bet is Sheffield United to win with odds of 1.92
Bet on the first half
There is a high probability that we will see at least two goals scored in the first half, given the attacking style of play of the opponents. Moreover, in the three previous matches of the "blades" the starting period was productive.
Betting Tip - total over 1.5 goals in the first half with odds of 2.42