BAR vs CHE Dream11 Match Prediction Barnsley vs Chelsea FA Cup Fixtures 12 February
Published on: Feb 11, 2021 11:54 am IST|Updated on: Feb 11, 2021 11:54 am IST
BAR vs CHE Dream11: The FA Cup offers Thomas Tuchel the shortest route to the title as a Chelsea head coach. The Blues last won the FA Cup in 2017–18 and Tuchel will like the idea of ending that drought. His first assignment is against the Championship outfit Barnsley away at Oakwell on late Thursday night (IST). But the Tykes beat Chelsea in both of their FA Cup meetings and will b looking to extend that unexpected run. Here is BAR vs CHE Dream 11 Match Prediction.
Fixture Name And Competition: Barnsley vs Chelsea: FA Cup
Date & Time: 01:30 AM (IST), 12 February
Venue: Oakwell
FA Cup Fixtures: Recent form:
Barnsley: The Tykes won their previous two FA Cup games by a 2-0 and a 1-0 scoreline against Tranmere and Norwich City respectively. But this is an entirely different ball game.
Chelsea: The Blues are yet to taste a defeat under Tuchel, winning three of the four games under the former PSG head coach’s tutelage.
Head-to-head (last five meetings)
Barnsley boasts a 100% record against Chelsea in the FA Cup, winning both their meetings. The first meeting came in the 3rd round in 1989 when Barnsley beat the Blues by a whopping 4-0 scoreline. The Tykes then beat Chelsea 1-0 in the quarterfinal in 2008.
Last meeting: 6-0 win for Chelsea in the League Cup.
FA Cup Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network has official rights for FA Cup in India.
BAR vs CHE Dream11 Prediction Team News, Injury Report, Starting Lineups
Barnsley Team News
Injury Report, Unavailability: Barnsley will miss the services of Aapo Halme, Ben Williams and Liam Kitching for the FA Cup match against Chelsea.
Expected changes: The Tykes have nearly a fortnight off and that gap has allowed both Romal Palmer and Toby Sibbick to recover. The duo is likely to be involved against Chelsea in some capacity.
In addition, new signing Daryl Dike is likely to be involved in BAR vs CHE Dream11 Team Prediction match.
Barnsley Starting XI (probables):
Collins (GK)
Styles
Anderson
Helik
Sibbick
Brittain
Mowatt
Palmer
Frieser
Woodrow
Adeboyejo
Chelsea Team News
Injury Report, Unavailability: Thomas Tuchel confirmed that centre-back Thiago Silva is making a good recovery in his injury, and the former PSG captain could be available sooner than expected. But for this game, he is out.
In addition, striker Timo Werner picked up a dead leg on Sunday and has been ruled out of this game.
Christian Pulisic is another player who could miss the game for Chelsea. The American international had to sit out the last match due to family reasons. His availability remains uncertain.
Expected changes: Tuchel confirmed that he will be making wholesale changes to his squad for the FA Cup match against Barnsley. The hit and miss Hakim Ziyech is likely to start as Tuchel backed him to come good for Chelsea.
Chelsea Starting XI (probables):
Arrizabalega (GK)
James
Zouma
Christensen
Chilwell
Kante
Gilmour
Havertz
Ziyech
Hudson-Odoi
Abraham
BAR vs CHE Dream 11 Prediction
Goalkeeper: B Collins
Defenders: T Sibbick, B Chilwell, K Zouma, R James
Midfielders: C Styles, C Woodrow, C Hudson-Odoi, H Ziyech (VC), N Kante
Attackers: Abraham (C)
BAR vs CHE Teams Captain options, Differential Picks
Tammy Abraham: Hasn’t put a foot wrong really in his Chelsea career, and deserves a more regular spot in the playing 11. He scored a hattrick against Luton and will be looking to make the same impact here. He is a good captain option in Dream 11 prediction teams.
Games: 29
Goals: 11
Assists: 02
Passing: 71%
Hakim Ziyech: The former Ajax player is yet to fully unlock his potential in the Chelsea shirt, but his quality can’t be questioned. It’s all about feeling at home.
Games: 24
Goals: 05
Assists: 03
Passing: 79%
X-factors, differential picks
Cauley Woodrow: Chelsea will have to keep an eye on Cauley Woodrow who can make all the right noise from the middle.
Games: 28
Goals: 11
Assists: 04
Passing: 68%
BAR vs CHE Today Match Prediction Football Match
Despite the unpredictable nature of FA Cup, where over the years, the David has beaten Goliaths many times, keeping intact the magic of the world’s oldest cup competition, there’s no denying that the difference between these two teams is vast, as big as it can be. Barnsley, despite playing at home, are the underdog in every parameter, on paper, or whatever parameter you set. In our Today Match Prediction odds, we back Chelsea to win this match. So choose your BAR vs CHE Dream11 Match Prediction teams wisely.
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