Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Tuesday 14 April: Sheffield Wednesday U21 v Barnsley U21 in the Professional Development League, played at Middlewood Training Ground. In the table, Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th, in the drop zone, on 7 points after 8 matches; Barnsley U21 are 15th (in the drop zone) with 8. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday U21, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Cardiff City U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Barnsley U21, last 5: WLWWD Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Colchester United U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Momentum favours Barnsley U21, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Sheffield Wednesday U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.4 xG, Barnsley U21 1.7 xG – a total near 4.1. That is an open game on paper: 77% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sheffield Wednesday U21 52%, draw 21%, Barnsley U21 27%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Barnsley U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2152%fair 1.91 · @1.85
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.80
Barnsley U2127%fair 3.70 · @3.10
4.07Expected goals
2.37Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
1.70Barnsley U21 xG
69%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
3–16%
1–26%
3–25%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.4 – 1.7 Barnsley U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to win✓
52%
1.91
1.85
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.44
1.36
Draw no bet
Sheffield Wednesday U21 (draw no bet)✓
66%
1.52
–
Asian handicap
Barnsley U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
–
First team to score
Sheffield Wednesday U21 to score first✓
57%
1.75
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Wednesday U21 ahead at half-time✓
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Wednesday U21 / FT Sheffield Wednesday U21✓
34%
2.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.25
–
Recent results
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
LWDLLD
10 Apr
vs Cardiff City U21
1–2
L
7 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–0
W
31 Mar
@ Millwall U21
1–1
D
20 Mar
vs Brentford U21
1–2
L
16 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–5
L
10 Mar
@ Fleetwood Town U21
3–3
D
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Barnsley U21 – last 6
WLWWDL
10 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
4–0
W
7 Apr
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
2–5
L
3 Apr
vs Hull City U21
2–0
W
30 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
3–2
W
27 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
16 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
0–1
L
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday U21 and Barnsley U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Barnsley U21 27%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 2–1 Barnsley U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Barnsley U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Middlewood Training Ground.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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