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Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.15 expected goals for Barnsley U21 and 1.85 for Sheffield United U21, a combined total of 4.00. That distribution gives Barnsley U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 76% for over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Barnsley U21 win
45.5% probability
Expected goals
2.15 – 1.85
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.
Sheffield United U21 away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 8 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
66%
Double chance 12
80%
Double chance X2
55%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–17.8%
- 1–17.3%
- 2–27.2%
- 1–26.7%
- 3–15.6%
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)
Sheffield United U21
- 2026-09-25T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Barnsley U21 · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-22T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Charlton Athletic U21 · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-14T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Cardiff City U21 · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-01T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Bristol City U21 · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-08-25T18:00:00.000Z · H vs West Ham United U21 · 3-1 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2026-03-27T13:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 2-2 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2025-10-14T13:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 2-5 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2025-03-18T14:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 0-0 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2024-10-25T12:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 1-1 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2024-02-13T19:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 1-0 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2023-09-27T18:30:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 0-0 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2023-03-03T13:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 1-2 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
- 2022-11-01T13:00:00.000Z · Barnsley U21 3-0 Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League)
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Wanderers Res. | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 16 |
| 3 | Coventry City U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Sheffield United U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Cardiff City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 7 | Swansea City U21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 8 | Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 11 | Barnsley U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Peterborough United U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Colchester United U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Barnsley U21 win, at 45.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 74% and over 2.5 goals at 76%.
A 46% 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.