2020-21 Championship – Derby vs Barnsley Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Derby vs Barnsley kick off? Saturday 7th November, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Derby vs Barnsley being played? Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Where can I get tickets for Derby vs Barnsley? This match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Derby vs Barnsley on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Derby vs Barnsley in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Marshall; Byrne, Davies, Clarke, Forsyth; Knight, Shinnie, Jozwiak, Rooney, Lawrence, Waghorn
Unavailable: Ibe (Injured)
Questionable: Bird (Illness)
BARNSLEY
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Walton; Sollbauer, Andersen, Helik; Styles, James, Mowatt, Oduor; Chaplin, Schmidt, Frieser
Unavailable: B. Williams (Injured)
Questionable: Brittain (Injured), J. Williams (Injured), Simoes (Injured), Woodrow (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Phillip Cocu will not take to the dugout for this game after coming into contact with an individual who has since tested positive for Covid-19. However, the Derby manager continues to come under huge pressure from Rams supporters as his side fell to a late 0-1 defeat at home to QPR in midweek, their sixth successive league game without victory. A poor result against Barnsley could see Cocu lose his job with rumours of a takeover at the club nearing completion. The visitors suffered their first league defeat under new head coach Valerien Ismael in midweek after being beaten 3-0 away at Cardiff. The Tykes will aim to frustrate Derby and look to play on the counter, as the Rams have proven in recent matches that they struggle against teams who sit back. This could lead to a stalemate in this one, both sides forced to settle for a share of the spoils.
