Man Utd vs Barnsley: Predicted Lineups, Score Prediction and 12/1 Bet Builder

The third round of the EFL Cup takes place this week with one of the ties of the round coming from Old Trafford as Manchester United face Barnsley.

Ahead of the clash, we’ve made a prediction for the game, provided our predicted line-ups for both teams, and picked out a Bet Builder using our comparison tool. 

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Man Utd vs Barnsley Team News 

Erik ten Hag watched on as three of his four starting defenders came off against Southampton on Saturday with Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez all doubts. Lenny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof all miss out for the home side here.  

Barnsley centre-back Donovan Pines is expected to overcome a knock to start here but Conor Hourihane is ruled out for the Tykes. 

Man Utd vs Barnsley Predicted Lineups 

Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Evans, Amass; Casemiro, Ugarte; Antony, Collyer, Garnacho; Zirkzee 

Barnsley XI (3-4-2-1): Slonina; Gevigney, Pines, Roberts; Cotter, Connell, Craig, Earl; Phillips; Cosgrove, Watters 

Man Utd vs Barnsley Bet Builder

Using our bet builder comparison tool, we’ve picked out a 12/1 bet for Tuesday's clash (price correct as of 15:15, 16.09.24). Featured in our bet is for Manchester United to win, Manuel Ugarte to be carded and Adam Phillips to have over 0.5 shots. 

At the time of writing, the bet is best price is 12/1 with bet365, but as short as 6/1 elsewhere. Make sure you compare your bet builders to guarantee the best price on the market!  

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Man Utd vs Barnsley Score Prediction

Manchester United may rotate here but they should have ample strength in depth to book a place in the next round of the EFL Cup, with the Premier League side predicted to ease to a 3-0 win over Barnsley.