January 19 League One Betting Tips & Predictions

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5 August, 2024

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AFC Wimbledon v Barnsley

So, the first of our January 19 League One betting tips is AFC Wimbledon v Barnsley. Despite being tipped by many to enjoy a strong season and push for promotion, time is now against AFC Wimbledon as they attempt to keep their place in League One. A record of six wins and five draws against an alarming 16 defeats has them bottom of the pile on 23 points; they are five off Bristol Rovers and safety. There’s still plenty of football to be played and the troubles of those around them mean AFC Wimbledon have every chance of beating the drop. However, they must get their act together quickly if they are to give themselves the best chance of survival.

No win in three certainly didn’t help matters and the locals have drawn two and lost one in that uninspiring trio. They started the year with a 2-1 reverse to title-chasing Portsmouth at Fratton Park – a result that was to be expected. However, they rallied to beat Fleetwood Town 3-2 in the FA Cup next time out, securing a place in the fourth round of the competition. A 1-1 draw away to Coventry is a result that deserves our respect; the Jervis opener inside two minutes was eventually cancelled out by Thomas on the hour mark. There’s no doubt Wimbledon are moving in the right direction; if they continue to pick-up points, especially away from home, they should be safe.

Pushing for Promotion

While their opponents have been struggling, Barnsley finds themselves in the thick of a promotion push with every chance of forcing a rise to the Championship. The visitors make this trip showing stats of 14-7-5 and they are enjoying the confidence that comes with a stunning unbeaten run; their last five are made up of four wins and a draw. They are now just four points behind Luton in second but eight off the pace set by Portsmouth. Still, plenty to aim at, that’s for sure.

The spare draw in their last five came when being held to a goalless finish away to Luton on 1 January. However, they had no trouble getting back on track, handing out a 3-0 beating when back in front of their own fans last weekend. Brown broke the deadlock on 28 minutes and that was followed by strikes from Moore on 38 and Mowatt deep into stoppage-time. It was a miserable afternoon for the beaten side who saw Chicksen sent off at the death. Another maximum pay-out is expected by many, including bookmakers.

Back the Away Day

Although this should be a little closer than the league table suggests, we do rate the chances of Barnsley and expect them to come through this match unscathed and clutching all three points. There’s real confidence in the dressing room and that will make all the difference as this game enters the latter stages. Back the away day in your accumulators at 5/6 with Bet365 but be careful who you trust as some firms are as short as 17/20 on the same outcome.

Fancy the upset? It’s not for us but we can see why some punters may find the value in backing AFC Wimbledon at home, especially as bookies are offering a generous 17/5. That’s a touch bigger than we expected to find and will catch the eye of a few on the hunt for a plucky underdog. The draw is there to be shot at if you’re stuck on the fence, 5/2 going with 888sport.

Our Tip: Barnsley to win – 5/6 with Bet365