The early stages of the League One campaign have been a rollercoaster ride for Leicester City, who were given a couple of harsh lessons with the defeats at home to Burton Albion (2-1) and Oxford United (4-0).
But there have been brighter moments, including a 2-0 triumph at home to promotion hopefuls Plymouth Argyle and last Saturday's thrilling 4-3 success over Stockport County, who are probably the most attack-minded team in the division.
Russell Martin will be searching for greater consistency from his Foxes side and should view Saturday's contest against Barnsley as an excellent opportunity to add three more points.
The Tykes see themselves as big players in the third tier but they have dropped into the bottom half after heavy defeats at home to Stevenage (5-1) and away to Plymouth (3-0).
Barnsley v Leicester City Tips Summary
Best Bet - Leicester to win @ 1/1
Alternative Bet - Leicester to win and both teams to score @ 9/4
Bet Builder - Emil Riis to score anytime, Over 3 goals & Barnsley to have the most corners @ 29/4
Barnsley v Leicester City Prediction
Best Bet: Leicester to win @ 1/1
Leicester have veered between the sublime to the ridiculous over the last few weeks, but they are among the favourites to win promotion from League One and can show their better side when facing Barnsley in Yorkshire.
It has been an unsettling summer for the Foxes, who are adjusting to a lower level of football with a much-changed squad.
The East Midlands club chose Russell Martin to lead their push back to the Championship and there have been some teething problems with a youthful squad taking time to get the grips with the head coach’s favoured possession-based style.
However, there seemed to be a breakthrough moment last weekend when the Foxes prevailed over Stockport in a thrilling contest.
Leicester raced into a 4-1 lead against the Hatters before grimly holding on for the victory, but their performance for the opening hour must've given them added belief.
And, while Leicester passed a stern test at Edgeley Park, Barnsley went down with a whimper at Plymouth, conceding two early goals in a dismal 3-0 defeat.
Barnsley’s defeat in Devon followed hot-on-the-heels of a 5-1 loss at home to Stevenage.
The South Yorkshire side seem to be suffering from a crisis of confidence and any further uncertainty in their play could make them easy pickings for Leicester, who look a solid bet to secure their third league win of the season.
Alternative Bet: Leicester to win and both teams to score @ 9/4
Leicester are determined to play front foot football and that means the majority of their matches are entertaining affairs.
The Foxes can continue their free-scoring ways, which is just as well as they are unlikely to keep the back door shut.
Barnsley v Leicester City Bet Builder Tip
Emil Riis to score anytime
Over 3 goals
Barnsley to have the most corners
Pays 29/4
Leicester's bold approach only works if they have sufficient quality in the attacking third of the pitch.
So it was absolutely crucial that they acted on transfer deadline day by bringing in Danish striker Emil Riis on a permanent deal from Bristol City.
Riis has a solid season for the Robins last term - scoring nine goals in 44 Championship appearances - and he should score more regularly in the third tier.
He bagged a brace against Stockport last weekend and can add to his tally against the Tykes.
Leicester will need their attacking players to make an impact, because they can be open at the back.
Martin's side have conceded seven goals across the last two matches and they could be involved in another high-scoring game.
Barnsley could do with steadying the ship after back-to-back losses, but they also favour an attacking approach.
The Tykes have won the corner count in five of their six league matches and they could tot up more flag-kicks than the Foxes.
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Key Match Stats
Leicester City have won their last two matches
The Foxes have scored in nine of their last 11 fixtures
Three of Leicester's last five games have featured at least four goals
All of Barnsley's last six matches have generated at least three goals
Both teams have scored in five of the Tykes' last six fixtures
Barnsley have lost five of their last seven home league matches
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