Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.36Odds
Picks by market
ResultSheffield United U21 to win ✗55% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · fair 1.49
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.65
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Barnsley U21 welcome Sheffield United U21 to Barnsley FC Training Ground for a Professional Development League fixture on Friday 27 March (14:00 WAT). In the table, Barnsley U21 are 15th, in the drop zone, on 8 points after 8 matches; Sheffield United U21 are 6th (upper half) with 13.
Current form
Barnsley U21, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.6 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Sheffield United U21, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to AFC Bournemouth U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Barnsley U21, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for Sheffield United U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Barnsley U21 1.4 xG, Sheffield United U21 2.1 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 67% and GG at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Barnsley U21 24%, draw 21%, Sheffield United U21 55%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Barnsley U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Barnsley U2124%fair 4.11 · @3.40
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @4.00
Sheffield United U2155%fair 1.83 · @1.75
3.47Expected goals
1.38Barnsley U21 xG
2.09Sheffield United U21 xG
68%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–19%
0–27%
1–37%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Barnsley U21 1.4 – 2.1 Sheffield United 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 United U21 to win✗
55%
1.83
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.36
Draw no bet
Sheffield United U21 (draw no bet)
69%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Barnsley U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
First team to score
Sheffield United U21 to score first
58%
1.71
–
Half-time result
Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
34%
2.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.65
–
Recent results
Barnsley U21 – last 5
LDWWW
16 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
0–1
L
10 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Coventry City U21
2–1
W
17 Feb
@ Huddersfield Town U21
2–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
LWDDLW
23 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
17 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
2–0
W
10 Mar
@ Hull City U21
2–2
D
2 Mar
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
2–2
D
24 Feb
@ Coventry City U21
0–1
L
17 Feb
vs Wigan Athletic U21
3–2
W
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Barnsley U21 and Sheffield United U21.
What is the prediction for Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
On our numbers Barnsley U21 have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Sheffield United U21 55%.
How many goals will there be in Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Our predicted score is Barnsley U21 1–2 Sheffield United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21?
Barnsley U21 vs Sheffield United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Barnsley FC 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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