After an exausting trip to the West Country on Tuesday, the Bees returned refreshed and hopefully motivated to keep their excellent League One run going. Picking up three points away from home against strugglers Yeovil, Brentford face fouth placed Barnsley at Griffin Park in a 3pm kick off tomorrow.
Brentford - Team News
Brentford boss Martin Allen will give late fitness tests to Kevin O'Connor (ankle) and Andrew Frampton (hamstring) ahead of the game with Barnsley. Alex Rhodes may win a starting spot up front, but Oli Skulason is some way off fitness despite returning to training.
Barnsley - Team News
Barnsley winger Brian Howard is back from suspension as the Tykes look to make it seven games without defeat. Antony Kay has recovered from an ankle problem, so defender Bobby Hassell (rib) is the only definite absentee.
Recent Form
Winning their first game since going out of the FA Cup to Chalton they picked up a much needed three points with an efficient but nervy performance. At home the Bees form has been shaky, two suprise home defeats in recent months were matched by an excellent win over League One leaders Southend.
They have won three of their last six games scoring only six goals and conceeding five so it will be interesting to see if they can use the energy and excitement of their last game to keep up their potential run.
Barnsley have had a very similar run of form to the Bees as late, however they have drawn three of their last six games, experiencing one defeat. They have scored the same amount of goals as they have conceeded (six) and in a recent run of games they have not won the last two.
Key Player - Brentford
Sam Sodje: As a fairly physical team in approach Barnsley will look to dominate the Bees at set pieces, therfore the big Nigerian will have a huge part to play when it comes to deciding outcome of such moments. Dominating arial and defensively it will take a big effort from Sodje, combining with Turner at the back to keep the impressive Barnsley forwards out.
Key Player - Barnsley
Danielle Nardiello: The former Manchester United striker will have a major part to play in decidng the destination of the three points. His scoring record as a youngester at the most famous club in the world needs to be upheld if Barnsley are to get an away win. His pace and skill will no doubt be a massive influencing factor as to whether the Tykes will return home happy on Saturday evening.
Keys to Victory - Brentford
Starting well
Winning the midfield battle
Taking their chances
Keys to Victory - Barnsley
An early goal
Keeping a clean sheet
Tactical awareness
Match Predicition - Expect a tough and physical encounter at Griffin Park this weekend with the score being a close one. The strikers will have a major part to play and the way each sides takes its chances will have a bearing on the outcome of this encounter. Expect a 2-1 win for the Bees of a 1-1 draw if barnsley score first.