Barnsley vs AS Roma Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-Season friendlies 2024

The Colliers set to take on winless AS Roma in their upcoming friendly fixture

Barnsley concluded their Football League One campaign in sixth place, narrowly trailing Des Buckingham’s Oxford United by a single point. After a heartbreaking exit to Bolton in the two-legged semi-finals, Barnsley is determined to make a strong impression as the regular season approaches. In their last four friendly fixtures, the Colliers secured three victories, with their sole defeat coming at the hands of Mallorca. They now look to extend their winning streak against a winless AS Roma.

AS Roma, on the other hand, will be deeply frustrated by their failure to secure a spot in the continent’s premier club competition, despite Italian clubs receiving an additional berth for the UCL. They must reconcile themselves with a UEFA Europa League berth. To compound their woes, AS Roma remains winless in their pre-season campaign thus far. After draws against FC Kosice and Olympiacos, Roma suffered a narrow defeat to Toulouse.

Anticipate an entertaining and fiercely competitive fixture. AS Roma will be eager to notch their first victory of the campaign, while Barnsley will aim to continue their winning momentum ahead of the regular season’s commencement.

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Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 6 August 2024 at 9:30 PM IST

Location: St. George’s Park, Newborough, UK

Form:

Barnsley (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

AS Roma (in all competitions): D-L-D-W-L

Players to watch:

Sam Cosgrove (Barnsley)

The 6-foot-4-inch towering presence of Sam Cosgrove in the opposition’s penalty box can prove to be pivotal for Barnsley. Before joining the English side, Cosgrove made 74 appearances for Aberdeen and 33 for Plymouth Argyle while on loan. Since his transfer to Barnsley in 2023, he has amassed a total of 32 appearances and netted 3 goals. Cosgrove will be an essential player for Darrell Clarke as his side faces the Italian giants, AS Roma.

Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma)

The captain will need to summon his inner beast and perform at his optimum level. Roma are currently navigating a challenging period, and Pellegrini will be determined to defy all odds and steer his team back to winning ways. He will be particularly motivated to redeem himself after a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign with Italy, which saw them exit in the round of 16. A loyal servant of Roma, Pellegrini has made over 280 appearances and netted 52 goals over seven seasons.

Match facts:

• AS Roma are winless in their pre-season campaign so far.
• Barnsley have won three out of their previous four friendly fixtures.
• AS Roma have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last five matches.

Barnsley vs Roma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: AS Roma to win the match.
• Tip 2: Abraham to score or assist.
• Tip 3: At least 1 goal to be scored in the second half.

Injury and team news:

Barnsley’s gaffer will have the luxury to pick his best combination of players from a fully fit and available side.

AS Roma too have a fully fit and available side. However, a cloud of uncertainty prevails over the possible inclusion of Paulo Dybala.

Head to head:

There seems to be no record of any previous encounters between these two sides. The upcoming fixture will possibly be the first of many fixtures ahead between these two teams.

Predicted lineup:

Barnsley FC predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Smith (GK); Roberts, de Gevigney, Earl; O’Keeffe, Hourihane, Connell, Phillips, Styles; Watters, Cosgrove

AS Roma predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Svilar (GK); Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Tasende; Fee, Cristante; Soule, Pellegrini, Zalewski; Abraham

Match prediction for Barnsley vs AS Roma:

Looking at the significant quality in both these sides, only a miracle could save Barnsley from the brink of a defeat against hungry Roma. We are expecting Roma to get the better of Barnsley and register their maiden win of their pre-season campaign.

Prediction: Barnsley 1-3 AS Roma

Telecast for Barnsley vs AS Roma:

TBD

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