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Barnsley U21 vs Peterborough United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.50 expected goals for Barnsley U21 and 2.00 for Peterborough United U21, a combined total of 3.50. That distribution gives Peterborough United U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 68% for over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Peterborough United U21 win
49.3% probability
Expected goals
1.50 – 2.00
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Barnsley U21 home form
7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Peterborough United U21 away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Peterborough United U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 29% / 22% / 49% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.50 goals for Barnsley U21 and 2.00 for Peterborough United U21, a combined 3.50 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
51%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
71%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–19.1%
- 1–29.1%
- 2–16.8%
- 2–26.8%
- 1–36.0%
Recent form
Barnsley U21
- 2026-10-09T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Hull City U21 · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-25T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield United U21 · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-15T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Coventry City U21 · 3-5 (L)
- 2026-09-01T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Colchester United U21 · 4-3 (W)
- 2026-08-23T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Charlton Athletic U21 · 2-2 (D)
Peterborough United U21
- 2026-10-13T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield United U21 · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Nottingham Forest U21 · 1-5 (L)
- 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Fleetwood Town U21 · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Cardiff City U21 · 0-6 (L)
- 2026-09-15T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Bristol City U21 · 3-3 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Wanderers Res. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 18 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 15 |
| 3 | Bristol City U21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Swansea City U21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | Wigan Athletic U21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 9 |
| 7 | Cardiff City U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 8 | Coventry City U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | Sheffield United U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Barnsley U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Peterborough United U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 7 |
| 12 | Huddersfield Town U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 | Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Colchester United U21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Peterborough United U21 win, at 49.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 67% and over 2.5 goals at 68%.
A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.