Derby County vs Barnsley prediction, preview, team news and more | EFL Championship 2021-22 

Derby County will host Barnsley at Pride Park in an EFL Championship fixture on Saturday.

The relegation six-pointer will pit 22nd against 23rd in both sides' quest to avoid relegation to League One.

The hosts come into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat away to Cardiff City on Tuesday. Uche Ikpeazu's 85th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Barnsley secured the maximum points in a 3-2 home victory over Middlesbrough. Amine Bassi scored a brace to guide his side to a three-goal lead despite Boro's two late goals threatening a grand-standing finish.

The victory saw the Tykes climb above Derby County into 22nd spot and they are now six points away from safety. Saturday's hosts are two points behind.

---

Derby County vs Barnsley Head-to-Head

This will be the 74th meeting between the two sides and Derby County have a superior record with 34 wins to their name. The visiting side have been victorious on 22 occasions, while 17 matches in the past have ended in a share of the spoils.

Their most recent meeting came in November 2021 when goals from Victor Adeboyejo and Aaron Leya Iseka helped Barnsley secure a 2-1 comeback victory.

Derby County form guide: L-L-L-W-L

Barnsley form guide: W-W-L-W-L

---

Derby County vs Barnsley Team News

Derby County

Kamil Jozwiak is the only injury concern for the home side.

Injury: Kamil Jozwiak

Suspension: None

Barnsley

Clarke Oduor, Aaron Leya Iseka, Victor Adeboyejo and Cauley Woodrow are all unavailable due to injuries.

Injuries: Clarke Oduor, Aaron Leya Iseka, Victor Adeboyejo, Cauley Woodrow

Suspension: None

---

Derby County vs Barnsley Predicted XI

Derby County Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK); Craig Forsyth, Curtis Davies, Lee Buchanan, Nathan Byrne; Krystian Bielik, Festy Ebosele; Jason Knight, Ravel Morrison, Tom Lawrence; Luke Plange

Barnsley Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bradley Collins (GK); Remy Vita, Michal Helik, Mads Juel Andersen, Jordan Williams; Claudio Gomes, Matty Wolfe; Domingos Quina, Callum Styles, Amine Bassi; Carlton Morris

---

Derby County vs Barnsley Prediction

Derby County are facing severe off-field issues and this seems to have dampened their initial optimism of avoiding the drop. A three-game losing run has seen their hopes of a great escape further diminished but they will welcome a return to Pride Park.

Barnsley, for their part, have boosted their survival hopes with three wins from their last four league games, although their away form still leaves a lot to be desired. Games involving Derby County tend to be low-scoring affairs and we are backing Wayne Rooney's side to secure a narrow victory and clean sheet.

Prediction: Derby County 1-0 Barnsley