Crewe Alexandra U21 v Barnsley U21 Prediction & Expected Goals (7 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultBarnsley U21 to win ✗40% · @2.00

Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓72% · @1.33

GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.34

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗7% · fair 14.41

Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Crewe Alexandra U21 welcome Barnsley U21 to Crewe Alexandra Academy for a Professional Development League fixture on Tuesday 7 April (13:00 WAT).

Current form

Crewe Alexandra U21, last 5: LWWDL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to AFC Bournemouth U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Barnsley U21, last 5: WWDLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Hull City U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Barnsley U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.2 for Crewe Alexandra U21.

Head to head

When they last met (6 Mar 2026) it ended Barnsley U21 1–0 Crewe Alexandra U21.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Crewe Alexandra U21 2.1 xG, Barnsley U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 74% and GG at 72%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Crewe Alexandra U21 39%, draw 21%, Barnsley U21 40%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.33.
Price worth noting: Crewe Alexandra U21 to win @2.80 – the bookmaker implies 36%, our ratings say 39%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Crewe Alexandra 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

Crewe Alexandra U2139%fair 2.54 · @2.80

Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.80

Barnsley U2140%fair 2.53 · @2.00

3.89Expected goals

2.08Crewe Alexandra U21 xG

1.80Barnsley U21 xG

72%Both score

74%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–18%

1–18%

2–27%

1–27%

3–16%

3–25%

From our goals model: Crewe Alexandra U21 2.1 – 1.8 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	Barnsley U21 to win ✗	40%	2.53	2.00
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	79%	1.27	1.22
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	72%	1.38	1.33
Draw no bet	Barnsley U21 (draw no bet) ✗	50%	2.00	–
Asian handicap	Barnsley U21 +1 (Asian handicap) ✗	68%	1.47	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	90%	1.11	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	74%	1.34	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Over 3.5 goals ✓	54%	1.84	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✗	65%	1.54	–
First team to score	Crewe Alexandra U21 to score first	53%	1.90	–
Half-time result	Crewe Alexandra U21 ahead at half-time ✓	37%	2.74	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Crewe Alexandra U21 / FT Crewe Alexandra U21 ✓	28%	3.57	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	7%	14.41	–

Crewe Alexandra U21 – last 6

LWWDLL

30 Mar	@ AFC Bournemouth U21	2–3	L
23 Mar	vs Colchester United U21	2–0	W
17 Mar	@ Bristol City U21	4–3	W
10 Mar	@ Huddersfield Town U21	1–1	D
6 Mar	@ Barnsley U21	0–1	L
2 Mar	vs Wigan Athletic U21	1–3	L

1.7Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Barnsley U21 – last 6

WWDLDW

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
10 Mar	@ Wigan Athletic U21	1–1	D
6 Mar	vs Crewe Alexandra U21	1–0	W

1.5Scored / game

1.0Conceded / game

50%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Bolton Wanderers Res.	9	7	0	2	+12	21
2	Fleetwood Town U21	10	6	1	3	-3	19
3	Swansea City U21	10	6	0	4	+5	18
4	Coventry City U21	9	4	2	3	+4	14
5	Cardiff City U21	9	3	4	2	+6	13
6	Sheffield United U21	8	4	1	3	+5	13
7	Huddersfield Town U21	6	4	0	2	+8	12
8	Bristol City U21	9	3	3	3	+1	12
9	Charlton Athletic U21	10	3	3	4	+1	12
10	Peterborough United U21	8	3	2	3	-5	11
11	Queens Park Rangers U21	11	3	2	6	-9	11
12	Wigan Athletic U21	9	2	4	3	-5	10
13	Colchester United U21	9	3	0	6	-7	9
14	Hull City U21	7	2	2	3	-1	8
15	Barnsley U21	8	2	2	4	-7	8
16	Sheffield Wednesday U21	8	1	4	3	-3	7
17	Millwall U21	6	2	0	4	-2	6

Team

Pts

Bolton Wanderers Res.

+12

-3

Huddersfield Town U21

Bristol City U21

Charlton Athletic U21

Peterborough United U21

-5

Queens Park Rangers U21

-9

Wigan Athletic U21

-5

Colchester United U21

-7

Hull City U21

-1

Barnsley U21

-7

Sheffield Wednesday U21

-3

Millwall U21

-2

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.

Who will win Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21?

On our numbers Crewe Alexandra U21 have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Barnsley U21 40%.

How many goals will there be in Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21?

We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Our predicted score is Crewe Alexandra U21 2–1 Barnsley U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.

When is Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21?

Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Barnsley U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Crewe Alexandra Academy.

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.

Crewe Alexandra U21 v Barnsley U21: numbers & prediction